Excellent
#53 of 864 schools in NM
Top 6% in state
Desert View Elementary
Elementary School · Gadsden · Sunland Park, NM
A Gadsden elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1105 VALLE VISTA DR, Sunland Park, NM 88063
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert View Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2017, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Desert View Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sunland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,947
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
29.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Zach White ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| St Matthew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #2 of 26
- District spending per student
- $18,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert View Elementary is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert View Elementary
Desert View Elementary is a public elementary school in Sunland Park, NM, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert View Elementary
What grades does Desert View Elementary serve?
Desert View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert View Elementary rank in NM?
Desert View Elementary ranks #53 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Desert View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Desert View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert View Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Desert View Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert View Elementary?
100.0% of students at Desert View Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (575) 882-6203
- Area population (ZIP 88063)
- 11,282
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88063; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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