Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University 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 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
University Hills Elementary School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Hills Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
(18-19)25-29%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
74%
62%
Black
4%
2%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend University Hills Elementary School?
360 students attend University Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of University Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Hills Elementary School?
University Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Hills Elementary School offer ?
University Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Hills Elementary School part of?
University Hills Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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