Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Sierra Elementary School
Should you attend Sunset Hills Elementary School or Sierra 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
Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Sierra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 466 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 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 38% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
466 students
301 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#150 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
53
Grade 1 Students
81
51
Grade 2 Students
69
51
Grade 3 Students
78
50
Grade 4 Students
85
47
Grade 5 Students
71
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
54%
43%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
32%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
