Desert Star Elementary School

400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Desert Star Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Math Proficiency
: 34%
Reading Proficiency
: 36%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Desert Star Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

499 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Desert Star Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Desert Star Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

34%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

36%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Star 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

23:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Desert Star Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

49%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert Star Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

32%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Desert Star Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Desert Star Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Star Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Alamogordo Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Star Elementary School's ranking?

Desert Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Desert Star Elementary School often compared to?

Desert Star Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Hills Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Desert Star Elementary School?

499 students attend Desert Star Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Desert Star Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Star Elementary School?

Desert Star Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Desert Star Elementary School offer ?

Desert Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Desert Star Elementary School part of?

Desert Star Elementary School is part of Alamogordo Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Math Proficiency
: 34%
Reading Proficiency
: 36%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education