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Cesar Chavez Elementary School vs. Hillrise Elementary School

Should you attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School or Hillrise Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
5250 N Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Hillrise Elementary School
1400 South Curnutt St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
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7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Cesar Chavez Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hillrise Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-5
Total Students
517 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillrise Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillrise Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cesar Chavez Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillrise Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cesar Chavez Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillrise Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#262 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillrise Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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34%
(Top 30% in NM)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillrise Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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32%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillrise Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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35-39%
(Top 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cesar Chavez Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillrise Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
157
17
Kindergarten Students
102
66
Grade 1 Students
127
64
Grade 2 Students
131
85
Grade 3 Students
-
60
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
-
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
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4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
91%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cesar Chavez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillrise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillrise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(09-10 School Year Data)
6%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cesar Chavez Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2009-10 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillrise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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