Summary:
Desert Star Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school is part of the Alamogordo school district, which is ranked 43 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite being part of the Alamogordo district, Desert Star Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and the state of New Mexico in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 31% of Desert Star students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 12% in Mathematics, and 28% in Science, compared to the Alamogordo district scores of 45%, 27%, and 49%, respectively, and the state scores of 39%, 25%, and 36%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 140 out of 396 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 323 out of 433 in 2023-2024. Additionally, Desert Star struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with many subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of the state.
Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Alamogordo district, such as Holloman Elementary, Buena Vista Elementary, and Sierra Elementary, consistently outperform Desert Star Elementary in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates. In contrast, High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary, a small school located 7.67 miles from Desert Star, stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking in the top 5-21 of New Mexico elementary schools over the past decade, suggesting that factors beyond just demographics and school size can contribute to student success.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Alamogordo
SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,422
Students who attend Desert Star Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3
Number of students: 464
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
54.7%
White:
31.3%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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African American:
5.2%
American Indian:
1.9%
Asian:
1.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.2%
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