Sierra Elementary vs Sunset Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sierra Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
Sunset Hills Elementary
Alamogordo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Sierra Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico | Sunset Hills Elementary Alamogordo, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 416 | #248 of 416 |
| National rank | #34399 of 50,301 | #45182 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 284 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Alamogordo | Alamogordo |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 19.5).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Sierra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.6% vs 100%).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.8).
- •Sunset Hills Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 284.
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 Sierra Elementary better than Sunset Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Elementary ranks higher (36.4 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 Sierra Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Alamogordo and Alamogordo in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sierra Elementary: 284. Sunset Hills Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sierra Elementary and Sunset Hills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Sierra Elementary is 80th of 416 and Sunset Hills Elementary is 248th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).