University Hills Elementary School
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone: (505) 527-5800
District: Las Cruces Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 354 students
Las Cruces's University Hills Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Las Cruces Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
University Hills Elementary School is a public school in the Las Cruces Public Schools district located in Las Cruces, NM. As of 2012, the students are 69.2% Hispanic; 21.8% White, non-Hispanic; 2.8% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.3% Native American or Native Alaskan; 0.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and 0.3% Multiracial. 99.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.2% | 74% | 59% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 21.8% | 21% | 26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2.8% | 3% | 2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 2.3% | 1% | 10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.8% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | — | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 99.2% | 63% | 68% |
| English learners | — | 14% | 16% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Las Cruces | NM | 4.1 mi | |
| 2 | Redstone Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El Paso | TX | 31.7 mi | |
| 3 | Mesquite Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El Paso | TX | 32 mi | |
| 4 | Shadow Ridge Apartments | Apartment Complex | El Paso | TX | 42.5 mi | |
| 5 | Las Tierras | Neighborhood/Subdivision | El paso | TX | 45.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Crossing | Fort bliss | TX | 37.8 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown | El paso | TX | 39.7 mi | |
| 3 | Far East | El paso | TX | 45.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| White Sands Missile Range | 17 mi. |
| Fort Bliss | 38.6 mi. |
