Desert View Elementary vs Santa Teresa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary
Sunland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
Santa Teresa Middle
Santa Teresa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
528 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Sunland Park, New Mexico | Santa Teresa Middle Santa Teresa, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 416 | #22 of 138 |
| National rank | #32659 of 50,301 | #11908 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 524 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 23% |
| city | Sunland Park | Santa Teresa |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 30.1).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Santa Teresa Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Santa Teresa Middle is the larger school with 528 students compared with 524.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert View Elementary better than Santa Teresa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 30.1 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 View Elementary and Santa Teresa Middle?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Sunland Park and Santa Teresa in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 524. Santa Teresa Middle: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Santa Teresa Middle rank in New Mexico?
Desert View Elementary is 65th of 416 and Santa Teresa Middle is 22nd of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).