Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mesa Verde Elementary serves the northeast part of Amarillo, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mesa Verde Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Mesa Verde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Verde Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
21%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
27%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School?
337 students attend Mesa Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mesa Verde Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mesa Verde Elementary School?
Mesa Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesa Verde Elementary School offer ?
Mesa Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mesa Verde Elementary School part of?
Mesa Verde Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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