Serving 424 students in grades 7-8, Mesa Alta Jr High School 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 8%
- Reading Proficiency: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesa Alta Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mesa Alta Jr High School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mesa Alta Jr High School is 0.68, 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)8%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
41%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
26%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
30%
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%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesa Alta Jr High School?
424 students attend Mesa Alta Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mesa Alta Jr High School students are American Indian, 30% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Alta Jr High School?
Mesa Alta Jr High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesa Alta Jr High School offer ?
Mesa Alta Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mesa Alta Jr High School part of?
Mesa Alta Jr High School is part of Bloomfield Schools School District.
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