Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy's ranking?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).
What schools are Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy often compared to?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Picacho Middle School, Mesa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
96 students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy offer ?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy part of?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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