Desert Star Elementary vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.8 km 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
Sunset Hills Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Desert Star Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Sunset Hills Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 416 | #248 of 416 |
| National rank | #42999 of 50,301 | #45182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Star Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 19.5).
- •Desert Star Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Desert Star Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Desert Star Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 436.
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 Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Star Elementary ranks higher (22.9 vs 19.5 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 Star Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Elementary: 466. Sunset Hills Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert Star Elementary is 200th of 416 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 248th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).