Desert Star Elementary School vs. Sierra Elementary School
Should I attend Desert Star Elementary School or Sierra Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desert Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Star Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
484 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
56
Grade 1 Students
88
52
Grade 2 Students
81
45
Grade 3 Students
78
46
Grade 4 Students
90
45
Grade 5 Students
92
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
51%
44%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
30%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%