Is Desert View Elementary a good school?

Desert View Elementary ranks 169 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Desert View Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 493 students attended Desert View Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Desert View Elementary?

Students at Desert View Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Desert View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Desert View Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Santa Teresa Middle High : Santa Teresa High

Desert View Elementary

Summary:

Desert View Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunland Park, New Mexico, serving 400 students in grades K-6 and part of the Gadsden school district.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Desert View Elementary consistently outperforms the Gadsden district and the state of New Mexico in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also ranks well for various student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Compared to nearby schools within the Gadsden district, Desert View Elementary generally has higher proficiency rates in core subjects.

However, the school's performance has declined over the past few years, dropping from a top 50 ranking and 5-star rating in the mid-2010s to a 3-star rating in recent years. This trend warrants further investigation to understand the underlying factors and identify strategies to improve the school's performance and ensure it continues to provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063

(575) 882-6203

District: Gadsden

SchoolDigger Rank:
169^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,388

Students who attend Desert View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Santa Teresa Middle
High:	Santa Teresa High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.8%

White:

0.8%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Desert View Elementary ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.8%), White (0.8%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 13.6. 10 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Desert View Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Desert View Elementary is $9,388. 9 elementary schools in the Gadsden School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Desert View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Desert View Elementary 169^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Desert View Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Gadsden:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden 67^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Desert View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	45.70	209^th	389	46.3%
2006	52.94	170^th	390	56.4%
2007	61.50	136^th	398	65.8%
2008	62.01	125^th	405	69.1%
2009	54.80	169^th	411	58.9%
2010	61.63	140^th	419	66.6%
2011	47.18	206^th	402	48.8%
2012	41.11	239^th	398	39.9%
2013	65.43	116^th	412	71.8%
2014	61.45	150^th	442	66.1%
2015	36.48	251^st	421	40.4%
2016	93.86	13^th	410	96.8%
2017	96.63	11^th	374	97.1%
2018	87.83	26^th	383	93.2%
2019	81.37	49^th	396	87.6%
2022	48.27	168^th	420	60.0%
2023	60.70	161^st	435	63.0%
2024	55.79	169^th	433	61.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	90.21	3^rd	83	96.4%
2019	86.33	5^th	98	94.9%
2022	54.03	75^th	203	63.1%
2023	83.41	37^th	191	80.6%
2024	74.88	49^th	166	70.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	93.69	3^rd	47	93.6%
2022	36.36	89^th	132	32.6%
2023	68.83	46^th	165	72.1%
2024	38.15	58^th	99	41.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	93.30	10^th	356	97.2%
2019	89.65	12^th	361	96.7%
2022	54.71	121^st	410	70.5%
2023	71.18	118^th	426	72.3%
2024	58.09	86^th	237	63.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	85.39	27^th	339	92.0%
2019	78.30	46^th	343	86.6%
2022	48.35	143^rd	395	63.8%
2023	53.19	169^th	390	56.7%
2024	58.17	138^th	393	64.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.02	2^nd	35	94.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	86.88	18^th	333	94.6%
2019	78.33	42^nd	337	87.5%
2022	41.26	180^th	392	54.1%
2023	61.70	147^th	414	64.5%
2024	49.38	186^th	410	54.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	91.73	9^th	329	97.3%
2019	87.33	15^th	320	95.3%
2022	51.12	135^th	389	65.3%
2023	67.50	115^th	395	70.9%
2024	67.39	113^th	390	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at Desert View Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.52	168^th	413	59.3%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Desert View Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1	0	381	0	n/a	n/a	382
1991	7	0	376	0	n/a	n/a	383
1992	1	0	419	0	n/a	n/a	420
1993	0	0	413	0	n/a	n/a	413
1994	0	0	429	0	n/a	n/a	429
1995	0	0	477	0	n/a	n/a	477
1996	0	0	477	0	n/a	n/a	477
1997	1	0	498	0	n/a	n/a	499
1998	1	0	475	0	n/a	n/a	476
1999	1	0	474	0	n/a	n/a	475
2000	4	0	499	0	n/a	n/a	503
2001	2	0	526	0	n/a	n/a	528
2002	6	0	511	0	n/a	n/a	517
2003	6	0	511	0	n/a	n/a	517
2004	6	0	515	0	n/a	n/a	521
2005	2	0	526	0	n/a	n/a	528
2006	2	0	513	0	n/a	n/a	515
2007	2	0	505	0	n/a	n/a	507
2008	1	2	505	0	n/a	n/a	508
2009	1	2	529	0	n/a	n/a	532
2010	1	1	535	0	0	0	537
2011	0	1	519	0	0	0	520
2012	0	1	541	0	0	0	542
2013	0	1	517	0	0	0	518
2014	0	0	518	0	0	0	518
2015	1	0	512	0	0	0	513
2016	2	0	494	0	0	0	496
2017	0	0	494	0	0	0	494
2018	0	0	485	0	0	0	485
2019	0	7	465	0	0	0	472
2020	1	4	440	0	0	0	445
2021	0	0	429	1	0	0	430
2022	3	2	396	0	0	0	401
2023	2	2	396	0	0	0	400
2024	4	2	487	0	0	0	493

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 Desert View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	382	22.3	17.1	n/a
1991	383	20.3	18.8	n/a
1992	420	25.0	16.8	n/a
1993	413	27.0	15.3	n/a
1994	429	26.0	16.5	n/a
1995	477	30.5	15.6	n/a
1996	477	30.5	15.6	n/a
1997	499	31.5	15.8	n/a
1998	476	32.0	14.9	n/a
1999	475	30.0	15.8	94.9
2000	503	30.3	16.6	97.6
2001	528	30.2	17.5	99.4
2002	517	35.2	14.7	98.8
2003	517	35.2	14.7	98.8
2004	521	33.8	15.4	96
2005	528	32.7	16.1	97.5
2006	515	31.1	16.6	98.6
2007	507	30.0	16.9	99.4
2008	508	38.0	13.4	99.4
2009	532	38.8	13.7	99.4
2010	537	36.7	14.6	82.9
2011	520	35.6	14.5	99.4
2012	542	35.8	15.1	99.4
2013	518	35.9	14.4	99
2014	518	35.9	14.4	99.4
2015	513	37.0	13.8	99.4
2016	496	36.0	13.7	100
2017	494	37.1	13.3	100
2018	485	34.0	14.2	100
2019	472	33.0	14.3	100
2020	445	33.0	13.4	100
2021	430	34.0	12.6	100
2022	401	33.0	12.1	100
2023	400	31.1	12.8	100
2024	493	36.0	13.6	100

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 Desert View Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	382	22.3	17.1	n/a
1991	383	20.3	18.8	n/a
1992	420	25.0	16.8	n/a
1993	413	27.0	15.3	n/a
1994	429	26.0	16.5	n/a
1995	477	30.5	15.6	n/a
1996	477	30.5	15.6	n/a
1997	499	31.5	15.8	n/a
1998	476	32.0	14.9	n/a
1999	475	30.0	15.8	94.9
2000	503	30.3	16.6	97.6
2001	528	30.2	17.5	99.4
2002	517	35.2	14.7	98.8
2003	517	35.2	14.7	98.8
2004	521	33.8	15.4	96
2005	528	32.7	16.1	97.5
2006	515	31.1	16.6	98.6
2007	507	30.0	16.9	99.4
2008	508	38.0	13.4	99.4
2009	532	38.8	13.7	99.4
2010	537	36.7	14.6	82.9
2011	520	35.6	14.5	99.4
2012	542	35.8	15.1	99.4
2013	518	35.9	14.4	99
2014	518	35.9	14.4	99.4
2015	513	37.0	13.8	99.4
2016	496	36.0	13.7	100
2017	494	37.1	13.3	100
2018	485	34.0	14.2	100
2019	472	33.0	14.3	100
2020	445	33.0	13.4	100
2021	430	34.0	12.6	100
2022	401	33.0	12.1	100
2023	400	31.1	12.8	100
2024	493	36.0	13.6	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Desert View Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,388

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Desert View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 161^st of 435 Elementary schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Desert View Elementary)	59	36.5	22.5%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	44	25.6	18.4%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary)	65	40.4	24.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	40	18.7	21.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Desert View Elementary)	36	56.4	20.4%
4th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	36	31.7	4.3%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary)	58	49.1	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	34	26	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Desert View Elementary)	41	23.8	17.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	35	27.9	7.1%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary)	42	19	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	24	30.9	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Desert View Elementary)	56	31.7	24.3%
6th Grade Language Arts (Gadsden)	43	34.1	8.9%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Desert View Elementary)	26	23.8	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden)	26	38.1	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	472	400	15.3%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	465	396	14.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Desert View Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Desert View Elementary	Public	K-6	1105 Valle Vista Dr	Sunland Park	88063	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	493	36	13.6	100.0%	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	487 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.8	169^th of 433 public elementary schools	61.0%		60.7	161^st of 435 public elementary schools	63.0%	8	14.0	39.0	34.0	$9,388
Sunland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	305 Alto Vista	Sunland Park	88063	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(575) 882-6203	225	20	11.0	100.0%	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	220 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$10,947
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4085 McNutt Rd	Sunland Park	88063	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	557	37	15.0	100.0%	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	552 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.6	127^th of 433 public elementary schools	70.7%		62.5	153^rd of 435 public elementary schools	64.8%	26	28.0	39.0	43.0	$9,714
Gadsden Admin Complex Prek Center	Public	PK	4950 McNutt Road	Sunland Park	88008	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 882-6740	150	16	9.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	149 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Santa Teresa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 Commerciantes	Santa Teresa	88008	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	487	36	13.5	100.2%	38 (7.8%)	4 (0.8%)	443 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.9	171^st of 433 public elementary schools	60.5%		62.4	155^th of 435 public elementary schools	64.4%	16	31.0	45.0	24.0	$8,637
La Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	875 Mercantile	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	359	24	14.9	100.0%	37 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	321 (89.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.3	81^st of 433 public elementary schools	81.3%		65	139^th of 435 public elementary schools	68.0%	58	36.0	54.0	38.0	$10,430
Anthony On-Track Prek Center	Public	PK	609 Church St	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 882-1904	149	11	13.5	100.0%	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Anthony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	609 Church St	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	320	25	12.8	100.0%	14 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	306 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.6	88^th of 433 public elementary schools	79.7%		72.4	108^th of 435 public elementary schools	75.2%	20	24.0	49.0	48.0	$10,061
Loma Linda Elementary	Public	K-6	1451 Donaldson Ave	Anthony	88021	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-6203	283	24	11.7	100.0%	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	277 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	118^th of 433 public elementary schools	72.7%		48.2	209^th of 435 public elementary schools	52.0%	91	21.0	46.0	40.0	$10,935
Gadsden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1440 Hwy 478	Sunland Park	88063	Do�a Ana County	Gadsden	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 882-3050	399	32	12.4	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	390 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.5	187^th of 433 public elementary schools	56.8%		59.9	164^th of 435 public elementary schools	62.3%	23	34.0	34.0	31.0	$9,279

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