Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Sunset Hills Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Knowledge is Power
Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
54%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sunset Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is ranked #378 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sunset Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Elementary School, Desert Star Elementary School, Yucca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School?
448 students attend Sunset Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sunset Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Hills Elementary School?
Sunset Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunset Hills Elementary School is part of Alamogordo School District.
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