Top Rankings
West Las Vegas 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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,567 students in West Las Vegas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in West Las Vegas School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
1,567 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Las Vegas School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-74%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
91%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,151 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,140 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,151
$14,756
Spending / Student
$16,140
$14,121
Best West Las Vegas School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wlv Family Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1341 South Gonzales St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2559
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Santa Fe St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2861
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2861
Grades: 2-3
| 197 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Rank: #66.
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1725 New Mexico Ave
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2621
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2621
Grades: 4
| 93 students
Rank: #77.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Union St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2701
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2701
Grades: 5
| 117 students
Rank: #88.
West Las Vegas Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2541
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
West Las Vegas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
157 Moreno St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 Porter St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2661
Grades: PK-1
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Las Vegas School District?
West Las Vegas School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,567 students.
What is the rank of West Las Vegas School District?
West Las Vegas School District is ranked #117 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Las Vegas School District?
91% of West Las Vegas School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Las Vegas School District?
West Las Vegas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is West Las Vegas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,140 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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