Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NM
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Desert View Elementary School ranks within the top 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 0.02, 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.
Desert View Elementary School is ranked #255 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
493 students attend Desert View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Desert View Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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 Kindergarten-6
What school district is Desert View Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
