Mesilla Valley Rtc serves 64 students in grades 6-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
48%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mesilla Valley Rtc?
64 students attend Mesilla Valley Rtc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mesilla Valley Rtc students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesilla Valley Rtc?
Mesilla Valley Rtc has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesilla Valley Rtc offer ?
Mesilla Valley Rtc offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is Mesilla Valley Rtc part of?
Mesilla Valley Rtc is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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