Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monte Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monte Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Monte Vista Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
33%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monte Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/142000/142001/monte-vista-elementary-school-chart-1KLRyl.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
74%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Monte Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/142000/142001/monte-vista-elementary-school-chart-NXyjrU.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Monte Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Monte Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoma Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary School?
678 students attend Monte Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Monte Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Elementary School offer ?
Monte Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Monte Vista Elementary School part of?
Monte Vista Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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