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6.5 avg / 10

Las Vegas City School District

School District · Las Vegas, New Mexico

Students: 1,137
Teachers (FTE): 88

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

Math Proficiency 21.9%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Las Vegas City with test data.

District Details

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%

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 methodology

Other School Districts in NM

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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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