Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mesa Verde Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mesa Verde Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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)46%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
25%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
33%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
34%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mesa Verde Elementary School often compared to?
Mesa Verde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluffview Elementary School, Ladera Del Norte Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School?
435 students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mesa Verde Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Elementary School?
Mesa Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde Elementary School offer ?
Mesa Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mesa Verde Elementary School part of?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is part of Farmington Municipal Schools School District.
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