Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Mesa Middle 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MESA MIDDLE serves the eastern part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 157 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Middle School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Success Strikes for all – No Excuses, No Exceptions!! Every Student, Every Learning Environment, Every Day!
School Rankings
Mesa Middle School 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 Mesa Middle School is 0.32, 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
#518 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
82%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Middle School's ranking?
Mesa Middle School is ranked #518 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Camino Real Middle School, Picacho Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
728 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mesa Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mesa Middle School offer ?
Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesa Middle School part of?
Mesa Middle School is part of Las Cruces School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Wonderful, caring teachers and administrators. New school; safe; using the latest technology... I highly recommend MMS!
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