Monte Vista Elementary School
Tel:
(505) 268-3520
Monte Vista Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher 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 36% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Monte Vista Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Monte Vista Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Monte Vista Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monte Vista Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Monte Vista Elementary School is 0.39, 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 | #144 out of 717 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 22% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 36% | 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 | 76% | 60% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 19% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 10% | 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 Monte Vista Elementary School is Onate High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mesa Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Cruces Mesa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 611 students
0.5 miles
7225 Jornada Rd North
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 627-2800 0.5 6-8 611 - Las Cruces Onate High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,511 student
1.7 miles
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 1.7 9-12 1,511 - Las Cruces Sonoma Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 764 students
2.2 miles
4201 Northrise Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(505) 527-5800 2.2 PK-5 764 - Las Cruces Highland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 826 students
2.3 miles
4201 Emerald St
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(575) 527-9636 2.3 PK-5 826 - Las Cruces Sunrise Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 438 students
2.9 miles
5300 Holman Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800 2.9 3-5 438
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