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Mesilla Park Elementary School vs. Tombaugh Elementary School

Should you attend Mesilla Park Elementary School or Tombaugh Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mesilla Park Elementary School
955 West Union Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tombaugh Elementary School
226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88001
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Mesilla Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Tombaugh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesilla Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tombaugh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
330 students
584 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mesilla Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tombaugh Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mesilla Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tombaugh Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mesilla Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tombaugh Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mesilla Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tombaugh Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#278 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
#231 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mesilla Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tombaugh Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 30% in NM)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesilla Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tombaugh Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in NM)
43%
(Top 30% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mesilla Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tombaugh Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in NM)
45-49%
(Top 30% in NM)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mesilla Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tombaugh Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
42
Kindergarten Students
44
86
Grade 1 Students
57
92
Grade 2 Students
51
82
Grade 3 Students
40
104
Grade 4 Students
60
88
Grade 5 Students
45
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mesilla Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tombaugh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mesilla Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tombaugh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mesilla Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tombaugh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mesilla Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tombaugh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mesilla Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tombaugh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mesilla Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tombaugh Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Las Cruces School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mesilla Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tombaugh Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mesilla Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tombaugh Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mesilla Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tombaugh Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Las Cruces School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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