For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 262 students in Mesa Vista School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Mesa Vista School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
262 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mesa Vista School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Graduation Rate
70%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.8%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
89%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 1999–2020. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
7%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,634 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,885 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,634
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,885
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mesa Vista School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Rito Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mesa Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Gr: 4-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mesa Vista School District?
Mesa Vista School District manages 4 public schools serving 262 students.
What is the rank of Mesa Vista School District?
Mesa Vista School District is ranked #97 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa Vista School District?
89% of Mesa Vista School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesa Vista School District?
Mesa Vista School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Mesa Vista School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,885 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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