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Sierra Elementary

Summary:

Sierra Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 301 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.

Sierra Elementary consistently performs above the Alamogordo and New Mexico state averages in standardized test scores across subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, Sierra Elementary had 54% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45% in Alamogordo and 39% statewide. In Mathematics, Sierra Elementary had 45% proficiency, while Alamogordo and the state had 27% and 25%, respectively. In Science, Sierra Elementary had 61% proficiency, significantly higher than the Alamogordo (49%) and state (36%) averages. The school's performance for various student subgroups, including Female, Male, Hispanic, and White students, often ranks in the top quartile of New Mexico elementary schools, though its performance for African American and English Language Learner students has been more variable.

Sierra Elementary has seen a significant decrease in its free and reduced lunch rates, from 99.66% in 2020-2021 to 41.2% in 2022-2023, and has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 in 2020-2021 to 17.2 in 2022-2023. While Sierra Elementary outperforms the Alamogordo district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Holloman Elementary and Buena Vista Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and high rankings, providing an opportunity for Sierra Elementary to collaborate and share best practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2211 Puerto Rico Ave
       Alamogordo, NM  88310

(575) 812-5800

District: Alamogordo

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,417 Help


Students who attend Sierra Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain View Middle
High:    Alamogordo High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.2%
White:
41.5%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Compare Details Sierra Elementary ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.2%), White (41.5%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary is 17.2. 4 elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Elementary is $8,417, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Alamogordo School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sierra Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Elementary 48th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Sierra Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alamogordo:

SchoolDigger ranks Alamogordo 43rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.30 66th 389 83.0%
2006 78.85 64th 390 83.6%
2007 89.56 28th 398 93.0%
2008 87.70 32nd 405 92.1%
2009 87.70 29th 411 92.9%
2010 86.53 36th 419 91.4%
2011 83.66 53rd 402 86.8%
2012 88.11 35th 398 91.2%
2013 81.78 54th 412 86.9%
2014 82.13 51st 442 88.5%
2015 77.37 68th 421 83.8%
2016 71.89 86th 410 79.0%
2017 73.64 70th 374 81.3%
2018 76.49 71st 383 81.5%
2019 87.16 28th 396 92.9%
2022 67.76 92nd 420 78.1%
2023 94.29 35th 435 92.0%
2024 88.07 48th 433 88.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.73 47th 91 48.4%
2023 55.89 37th 83 55.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.74 58th 203 71.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.99 18th 47 61.7%
2023 95.53 13th 165 92.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.01 75th 356 78.9%
2019 85.13 21st 361 94.2%
2022 74.41 44th 410 89.3%
2023 74.86 100th 426 76.5%
2024 90.41 21st 237 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.27 69th 339 79.6%
2019 87.64 20th 343 94.2%
2022 69.17 71st 395 82.0%
2023 92.96 33rd 390 91.5%
2024 84.45 51st 393 87.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.40 11th 35 68.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.96 23rd 50 54.0%
2024 38.29 9th 11 18.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.70 61st 333 81.7%
2019 77.62 45th 337 86.6%
2022 51.10 135th 392 65.6%
2023 93.21 36th 414 91.3%
2024 89.27 44th 410 89.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.44 38th 40 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.65 51st 56 8.9%
2023 63.86 16th 34 52.9%
2024 81.91 5th 17 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.72 77th 329 76.6%
2019 80.63 36th 320 88.8%
2022 65.76 75th 389 80.7%
2023 90.46 39th 395 90.1%
2024 74.30 86th 390 77.9%
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Rank History for White students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 40th 187 78.6%
2019 76.28 29th 199 85.4%
2022 59.16 109th 325 66.5%
2023 95.60 27th 413 93.5%
2024 73.46 67th 293 77.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sierra Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 300 43 9 156 7 n/a n/a 0 515
1991 304 38 9 166 2 n/a n/a 0 519
1992 292 38 5 137 5 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 336 24 15 133 8 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 320 32 18 127 15 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 306 31 16 154 11 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 306 31 16 154 11 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 295 30 20 156 14 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 258 26 24 130 8 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 277 24 1 142 12 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 262 28 5 128 7 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 206 25 2 95 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2002 167 21 3 103 5 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 167 21 3 103 5 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 161 16 3 101 7 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 164 14 4 110 10 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 162 21 7 101 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 181 21 8 102 5 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 198 17 10 103 9 n/a n/a 0 337
2009 195 20 9 103 11 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 184 25 10 99 13 0 0 0 331
2011 178 37 8 118 7 4 0 0 352
2012 193 13 8 131 3 2 13 0 363
2013 186 31 7 139 8 7 0 0 378
2014 193 32 7 138 16 8 4 0 398
2015 187 19 4 132 14 5 7 0 368
2016 188 18 4 118 12 5 12 0 357
2017 203 20 5 132 7 4 17 0 388
2018 182 18 4 134 6 5 23 0 372
2019 188 15 6 139 1 4 22 0 375
2020 167 12 9 134 0 2 18 0 342
2021 132 11 6 128 2 1 15 0 295
2022 134 19 4 135 2 0 15 0 309
2023 125 14 6 130 1 0 25 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sierra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 515 27.9 18.4 n/a
1991 519 25.4 20.4 n/a
1992 477 24.7 19.3 n/a
1993 516 24.9 20.7 n/a
1994 512 25.7 19.9 n/a
1995 518 26.5 19.5 n/a
1996 518 26.5 19.5 n/a
1997 515 26.9 19.1 n/a
1998 446 23.1 19.3 n/a
1999 456 23.9 19.1 52.9
2000 430 25.1 17.1 50.9
2001 332 22.8 14.6 62.3
2002 299 17.6 17.0 56.9
2003 299 17.6 17.0 56.9
2004 288 16.6 17.3 47.9
2005 302 17.0 17.8 45.7
2006 293 18.0 16.3 54.9
2007 317 17.0 18.6 56.8
2008 337 21.1 16.0 51.9
2009 338 21.0 16.1 53.6
2010 331 19.0 17.4 58.6
2011 352 21.0 16.7 57.7
2012 363 19.0 19.1 57
2013 378 20.0 18.9 62.2
2014 398 19.5 20.3 58.8
2015 368 20.0 18.4 47
2016 357 21.0 17.0 58.3
2017 388 19.0 20.3 21.4
2018 372 21.4 17.3 57.3
2019 375 22.6 16.5 57.6
2020 342 21.5 15.8 100
2021 295 21.9 13.4 99.7
2022 309 21.5 14.3 100
2023 301 17.5 17.2 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sierra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 515 27.9 18.4 n/a
1991 519 25.4 20.4 n/a
1992 477 24.7 19.3 n/a
1993 516 24.9 20.7 n/a
1994 512 25.7 19.9 n/a
1995 518 26.5 19.5 n/a
1996 518 26.5 19.5 n/a
1997 515 26.9 19.1 n/a
1998 446 23.1 19.3 n/a
1999 456 23.9 19.1 52.9
2000 430 25.1 17.1 50.9
2001 332 22.8 14.6 62.3
2002 299 17.6 17.0 56.9
2003 299 17.6 17.0 56.9
2004 288 16.6 17.3 47.9
2005 302 17.0 17.8 45.7
2006 293 18.0 16.3 54.9
2007 317 17.0 18.6 56.8
2008 337 21.1 16.0 51.9
2009 338 21.0 16.1 53.6
2010 331 19.0 17.4 58.6
2011 352 21.0 16.7 57.7
2012 363 19.0 19.1 57
2013 378 20.0 18.9 62.2
2014 398 19.5 20.3 58.8
2015 368 20.0 18.4 47
2016 357 21.0 17.0 58.3
2017 388 19.0 20.3 21.4
2018 372 21.4 17.3 57.3
2019 375 22.6 16.5 57.6
2020 342 21.5 15.8 100
2021 295 21.9 13.4 99.7
2022 309 21.5 14.3 100
2023 301 17.5 17.2 41.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sierra Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,417

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 435 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Sierra Elementary)5146.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)3539.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sierra Elementary)5442.2
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)3825.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Elementary)5576.6
 21.6%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)3641.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Elementary)5057.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)3331.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Elementary)4926.2
 22.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Alamogordo)4137.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Elementary)3136.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alamogordo)2637.4
 11.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students375301
 19.7%
African American1514
 6.7%
American Indian11
Asian66
Hispanic139130
 6.5%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White188125
 33.5%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%41.2%
 16.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Elementary

Sierra Elementary ranks 48th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sierra Elementary are 43% Hispanic, 42% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Sierra Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain View Middle
High : Alamogordo High

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Sierra Elementary.


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