Desert Star Elementary vs Mountain View Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Mountain View Middle
Alamogordo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Desert Star Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Mountain View Middle Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 416 | #45 of 138 |
| National rank | #42999 of 50,301 | #13194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 23% |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.9 vs 23.2).
- •Desert Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 23%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Mountain View Middle does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Mountain View Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 466.
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 Star Elementary better than Mountain View Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Star Elementary and Mountain View Middle?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Elementary: 466. Mountain View Middle: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Elementary and Mountain View Middle rank in New Mexico?
Desert Star Elementary is 200th of 416 and Mountain View Middle is 45th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).