Serving 94 students in grades 6-8, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School encompasses the entire school district in Las Cruces, NM, covering approximately 1,463.4 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 36.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy's student population of 94 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Do to Learn, Learn to Lead.
School Rankings
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is 0.54, 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
#107 out of 796 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
51%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
45%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy's ranking?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is ranked #107 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy often compared to?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mesa Middle School, Picacho Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
94 students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 13:1.
What grades does Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy offer ?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy part of?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy is part of Las Cruces School District.
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