For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 246 students in Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
246 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
221 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
19 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
6
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
12
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,451 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,789 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,451
$14,560
Spending / Student
$18,789
$13,933
Best Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Rank: #22.
El Rito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
Grades: PK-3
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Grades: 4-6
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District?
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District?
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District is ranked #120 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District?
90% of Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District?
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,789 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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