Desert View Elementary vs Valencia High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary
Los Lunas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
393 students
Valencia High
Los Lunas · Public high · Grades 9–12
960 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Los Lunas, New Mexico | Valencia High Los Lunas, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 416 | #145 of 156 |
| National rank | #49053 of 50,301 | #16689 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7% |
| city | Los Lunas | Los Lunas |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.4 vs 8.8).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Valencia High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 24.0).
- •Valencia High is the larger school with 960 students compared with 393.
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 View Elementary better than Valencia High?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Elementary ranks higher (11.4 vs 8.8 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 View Elementary and Valencia High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Los Lunas and Los Lunas in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 393. Valencia High: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Valencia High rank in New Mexico?
Desert View Elementary is 391st of 416 and Valencia High is 145th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).