Las Vegas City School District
School District · Las Vegas, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,154
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,154
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#43 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,154
$817 vs New Mexico median
District size
1,137 students
Larger than New Mexico median
About Las Vegas City
Las Vegas City is a Las Vegas, New Mexico school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,137 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $18,154 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Las Vegas City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Memorial Middle, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Las Vegas City students show an average math proficiency of 21.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Las Vegas City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Las Vegas City with test data.
Schools in Las Vegas City
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Las Vegas
- Total Enrollment
- 1,137
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Las Vegas City?
Las Vegas City has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Las Vegas City?
The average composite rating for Las Vegas City is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Las Vegas City?
Las Vegas City spends $18,154 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Las Vegas City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Las Vegas City is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Las Vegas City?
Memorial Middle is the highest-rated school in Las Vegas City with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Las Vegas City?
Across schools in Las Vegas City with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Las Vegas City compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Las Vegas City has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Las Vegas City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Albuquerque (174)
- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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