Serving 615 students in grades 1-5, Desert Willow 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 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Willow Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Desert Willow Elementary School is 0.49, 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)
(16-17)17%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary School?
615 students attend Desert Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Desert Willow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Willow Elementary School?
Desert Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Willow Elementary School offer ?
Desert Willow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Desert Willow Elementary School part of?
Desert Willow Elementary School is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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