Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Math Proficiency: 18%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert View Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert View Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
22%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Desert View Elementary School often compared to?
Desert View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Of Dreams Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
391 students attend Desert View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Desert View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert View Elementary School offer ?
Desert View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert View Elementary School part of?
Desert View Elementary School is part of Los Lunas Public Schools School District.
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