Sierra Elementary School vs. Sunset Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Sierra Elementary School or Sunset Hills 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
Sunset Hills 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 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
413 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
69
Grade 1 Students
52
57
Grade 2 Students
45
69
Grade 3 Students
46
74
Grade 4 Students
45
64
Grade 5 Students
65
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
44%
51%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
43%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%