Mesa Vista School District
School District · Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,728
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Mesa Vista?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mesa Vista as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mesa Vista Middle
Ojo Caliente · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mesa Vista High
Ojo Caliente · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ojo Caliente Elementary
Ojo Caliente · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#42 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,728
+$3,757 vs New Mexico median
District size
256 students
Smaller than New Mexico median
The short answer
Mesa Vista ranks #42 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Mesa Vista's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mesa Vista Middle (8.1/10), Mesa Vista High (6.4/10), and Ojo Caliente Elementary (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mesa Vista
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mesa Vista Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Mesa Vista High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Ojo Caliente Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | EL Rito Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.5/10, Mesa Vista demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mesa Vista Middle, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Mesa Vista students show an average math proficiency of 17.4% and ELA proficiency of 30.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Mesa Vista with test data.
Schools in Mesa Vista
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
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 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 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 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Mesa Vista?
Across schools in Mesa Vista with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.5%. 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 6.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 17.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.5%
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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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