Desert Hills Elementary vs Hermosa Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hills Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Hermosa Heights Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Hermosa Heights Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 416 | #275 of 416 |
| National rank | #29256 of 50,301 | #45966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 12% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 18.2).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100% vs 100.2%).
- •Hermosa Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •Desert Hills Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 408.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Hills Elementary better than Hermosa Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 18.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Hills Elementary and Hermosa Heights Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills Elementary: 502. Hermosa Heights Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills Elementary and Hermosa Heights Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert Hills Elementary is 55th of 416 and Hermosa Heights Elementary is 275th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).