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#667 of 864 schools in NM
Mayfield High
High School · Las Cruces · Las Cruces, NM
A Las Cruces high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, Las Cruces, NM 88001
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mayfield High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mayfield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Cruces), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,978
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
38%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma D'arte CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| New America School - Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Desert Springs Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–11 | 2.5 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Explore Academy Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 4–10 | 2.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Las Cruces
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #32 of 39
- District spending per student
- $14,965NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mayfield High is listed in LAS CRUCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mayfield High
Mayfield High is a public high school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Las Cruces, serving approximately 1,401 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #667 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mayfield High
What grades does Mayfield High serve?
Mayfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mayfield High?
Mayfield High has an enrollment of approximately 1,401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayfield High is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mayfield High rank in NM?
Mayfield High ranks #667 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mayfield High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mayfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mayfield High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayfield High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mayfield High a charter school?
No, Mayfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mayfield High a Title I school?
No, Mayfield High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mayfield High?
99.6% of students at Mayfield High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (575) 527-9415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 88001)
- 38,972
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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