Sierra Elementary School vs. Desert Star Elementary School
Should I attend Sierra 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
Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 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).
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
K-5
K-5
Total Students
309 students
484 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
55
Grade 1 Students
52
88
Grade 2 Students
45
81
Grade 3 Students
46
78
Grade 4 Students
45
90
Grade 5 Students
65
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
51%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
43%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
