Desert View Elementary School

1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 49%
  • : 49%
  • 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:

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School Overview

Desert View Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Desert View Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
49%
21%
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(18-19)
49%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert View 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
99%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Desert View 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 (14-15)
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 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 View Elementary School often compared to?
Desert View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
401 students attend Desert View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Desert View Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert View Elementary School offer ?
Desert View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert View Elementary School part of?
Desert View Elementary School is part of Gadsden Independent Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 49%
  • : 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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