West Las Vegas School District
School District · Las Vegas, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,994
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,994
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating West Las Vegas?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Las Vegas 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.
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary
Las Vegas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Las Vegas Middle School
Las Vegas · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#66 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,994
$977 vs New Mexico median
District size
1,576 students
Much larger than New Mexico median
The short answer
West Las Vegas ranks #66 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. West Las Vegas's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tony Serna Jr. Elementary (7.5/10), West Las Vegas High School (6.2/10), and West Las Vegas Middle School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Las Vegas
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Serna Jr. Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | West Las Vegas High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | West Las Vegas Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Wlv Family Partnership | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Union Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Rio Gallinas School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Las Vegas
West Las Vegas is a Las Vegas, New Mexico school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 1,576 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $17,994 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, West Las Vegas demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tony Serna Jr. Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, West Las Vegas students show an average math proficiency of 22.4% and ELA proficiency of 32.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in West Las Vegas, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Las Vegas with test data.
Schools in West Las Vegas
10 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Las Vegas
- Total Enrollment
- 1,576
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Las Vegas?
West Las Vegas has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Las Vegas?
The average composite rating for West Las Vegas is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Las Vegas?
West Las Vegas spends $17,994 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Las Vegas?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Las Vegas is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Las Vegas?
Tony Serna Jr. Elementary is the highest-rated school in West Las Vegas with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in West Las Vegas?
Across schools in West Las Vegas with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Las Vegas compare to other districts in New Mexico?
West Las Vegas has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 10 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.0%
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- Roswell (22)
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- Farmington (20)
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- Bernalillo (11)
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- Lovington (10)
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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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