Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert View 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Desert View Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert View Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert View Elementary School's ranking?
Desert View Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Desert View Elementary School often compared to?
Desert View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like School Of Dreams Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
383 students attend Desert View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Desert View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Desert View Elementary School offer ?
Desert View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert View Elementary School part of?
Desert View Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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