Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arts Academy At Bella Vista ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Arts Academy at Bella Vista is located in the southern part of Clovis, NM, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arts Academy At Bella Vista's student population of 444 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arts Academy At Bella Vista ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arts Academy At Bella Vista is 0.41, 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
#543 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts Academy At Bella Vista's ranking?
Arts Academy At Bella Vista is ranked #543 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Arts Academy At Bella Vista?
444 students attend Arts Academy At Bella Vista.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Arts Academy At Bella Vista students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arts Academy At Bella Vista?
Arts Academy At Bella Vista has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arts Academy At Bella Vista offer ?
Arts Academy At Bella Vista offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arts Academy At Bella Vista part of?
Arts Academy At Bella Vista is part of Clovis School District.
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