Desert Star Elementary School
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
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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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