West Las Vegas Public Schools School District

179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Las Vegas Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,530 students in West Las Vegas Public Schools School District.
Public Schools in West Las Vegas Public Schools School District have a diversity score of 0.20, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
1,530 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
(18-19)
10%
21%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NM by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
25%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NM by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
70-74%
66%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
11 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,363 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
62%
# Black Students
5 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
131 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
99
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
119
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,541 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,530 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$4,694 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$25 MM
$4,492 MM
This chart display total spending of West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,541
$14,520
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,530
$13,895
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Las Vegas Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NM by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Las Vegas Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1725 New Mexico Ave
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2621
Grades: 4
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
421 Union St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2701
Grades: 5
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 Santa Fe St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2861
Grades: 2-3
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 67 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
West Las Vegas High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
157 Moreno St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
West Las Vegas Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #99.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Mineral Hill
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: K-8
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Grades: PK-1
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Las Vegas Public Schools School District?
West Las Vegas Public Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,530 students.
What is the racial composition of students in West Las Vegas Public Schools School District?
89% of West Las Vegas Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Las Vegas Public Schools School District?
West Las Vegas Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is West Las Vegas Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,530 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 10%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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