Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: VISTA MIDDLE serves the northeast part of Las Cruces, NM, encompassing an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vista Middle School's student population of 574 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
86%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
10%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
Showing 2006–2016. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vista Middle School's ranking?
Vista Middle School is ranked #502 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Vista Middle School often compared to?
Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Sands Elementary School, Zia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Vista Middle School?
574 students attend Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vista Middle School?
Vista Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vista Middle School offer ?
Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Middle School part of?
Vista Middle School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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