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5.7 avg / 10

Mesa Vista School District

School District · Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

Students: 256
Teachers (FTE): 21

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,728

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.2:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#73 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,728

+$3,757 vs New Mexico median

District size

256 students

Smaller than New Mexico median

About Mesa Vista

Mesa Vista is a Ojo Caliente, New Mexico school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 256 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $22,728 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Mesa Vista demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mesa Vista Middle, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Mesa Vista students show an average math proficiency of 12.2% and ELA proficiency of 26.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mesa Vista, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 26.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Mesa Vista with test data.

Schools in Mesa Vista

4 schools

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Ojo Caliente
Total Enrollment
256
Teachers (FTE)
21
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mesa Vista?

Mesa Vista has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Mesa Vista?

The average composite rating for Mesa Vista is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mesa Vista?

Mesa Vista spends $22,728 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mesa Vista?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mesa Vista is 12.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mesa Vista?

Mesa Vista Middle is the highest-rated school in Mesa Vista with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Mesa Vista?

Across schools in Mesa Vista with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 26.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Mesa Vista compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Mesa Vista has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
12.2%
ELA Proficiency
26.3%

Resources

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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

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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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