Serving 100 students in grades 6-8, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
59%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
37%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy's ranking?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is ranked #125 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy often compared to?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Middle School, Picacho Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
100 students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy offer ?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy part of?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is part of Las Cruces School District.
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