Mesa Middle School
Mesa Middle School serves 611 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Mesa Middle School placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mesa Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Mesa Middle School's student population of 611 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mesa Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 717 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mesa Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Overall Testing Rank | #548 out of 717 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 19% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 60% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 13% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Las Cruces School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mesa Middle School is Onate High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Camino Real Middle School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Monte Vista Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Cruces Monte Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
0.5 miles
4675 Peachtree Hills
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(505) 268-3520 0.5 PK-5 570 - Las Cruces Onate High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
1.8 miles
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 1.8 9-12 1,511 - Las Cruces Sonoma Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 764 students
2.6 miles
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(505) 527-5800 2.6 PK-5 764 - Las Cruces Cesar Chavez Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 531 students
2.7 miles
5250 Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 2.7 PK-2 531 - Las Cruces Highland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 826 students
2.7 miles
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636 2.7 PK-5 826
School Reviews
| 5 Wonderful, caring teachers and administrators. New school; safe; using the latest technology... I highly recommend MMS! - Posted by Parent - timia |
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