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6.4 avg / 10

West Las Vegas School District

School District · Las Vegas, New Mexico

Students: 1,576
Teachers (FTE): 110
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

10

5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,994

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#45 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,994

$977 vs New Mexico median

District size

1,576 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

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 6.4/10, West Las Vegas demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Wlv Family Partnership, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, West Las Vegas students show an average math proficiency of 13.8% and ELA proficiency of 24.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 13.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 24.2%
School
State
N/A

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

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 6.4/10. 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?

Wlv Family Partnership is the highest-rated school in West Las Vegas with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in West Las Vegas?

Across schools in West Las Vegas with test data, the average math proficiency is 13.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.2%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
13.8%
ELA Proficiency
24.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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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