Desert Hills Elementary vs Sierra Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.4 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
Sierra Middle
Las Cruces · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Desert Hills Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Sierra Middle Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 416 | #46 of 138 |
| National rank | #29256 of 50,301 | #13218 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 21% |
| 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 23.1).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •Desert Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100%).
- •Sierra Middle does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Sierra Middle is the larger school with 698 students compared with 502.
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 Sierra Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills Elementary ranks higher (44.0 vs 23.1 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 Sierra Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills Elementary: 502. Sierra Middle: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills Elementary and Sierra Middle rank in New Mexico?
Desert Hills Elementary is 55th of 416 and Sierra Middle is 46th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).