Desert Hills Elementary School

280 North Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 46%
  • : 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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School Overview

Desert Hills Elementary School's student population of 581 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Desert Hills Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
46%
21%
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(18-19)
53%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
62%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
29%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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0.53
This chart display the diversity score of Desert Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Desert Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Hills Elementary School?
581 students attend Desert Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Desert Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Hills Elementary School?
Desert Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Hills Elementary School offer ?
Desert Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Hills Elementary School part of?
Desert Hills Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 46%
  • : 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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