Sierra Vista Elementary School vs. Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Should you attend Sierra Vista Elementary School or Ventana Ranch 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 Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ventana Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sierra Vista 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ventana Ranch 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 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
428 students
617 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#112 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
35
Kindergarten Students
53
86
Grade 1 Students
59
85
Grade 2 Students
78
93
Grade 3 Students
64
94
Grade 4 Students
74
103
Grade 5 Students
64
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
3%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
67%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
21%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
12%
