Desert Hills Elementary, NM
Regular
Public School
Kindergarten–Grade 5
Pre-Kindergarten Offered
How Desert Hills Elementary Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score46
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Hills Elementary
676
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
40
Teachers
17 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 4% | 18% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 14% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 16% | 15% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 17% | 16% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 2% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 27% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 57% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 11% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 2% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Hills Elementary
48%
Math Proficiency
-
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average Proficiency
99%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 25% | 50% |
| Male | 47% | 25% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 42% | 34% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 47% | 29% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 52% | 31% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 50% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 40% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 37% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NM | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 24% | 22% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 32% | 21% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 20% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Hills Elementary
-
Overall Rate
-
Low-Income
-
Limited English
-
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NM | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
Hospitals near Desert Hills Elementary, NM
Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Desert Hills Elementary, NM
Mission Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
College Heights Kindergarten
3 miles, SW
Las Cruces Catholic School
3 miles, W
Mesilla Valley Christian School
4 miles, S