Sierra Elementary School vs. Desert Star Elementary School
Should you attend Sierra Elementary School or Desert Star Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Desert Star Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sierra Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Desert Star Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
301 students
464 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#445 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
81
Grade 1 Students
51
59
Grade 2 Students
51
83
Grade 3 Students
50
77
Grade 4 Students
47
74
Grade 5 Students
49
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
43%
55%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
42%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
