Holloman Elementary School vs. Desert Star Elementary School
Should I attend Holloman Elementary School or Desert Star 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
Holloman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Desert Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holloman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
468 students
484 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
69
55
Grade 1 Students
75
88
Grade 2 Students
71
81
Grade 3 Students
72
78
Grade 4 Students
70
90
Grade 5 Students
51
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
51%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
55%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
