Very Good
#222 of 864 schools in NM
Top 26% in state
Mesa View Elementary
Elementary School · GRANTS
PO BOX 8, Grants, NM 87020
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#222 of 864
In Grants
#5 of 12
public schools
In district
#5 of 12
GRANTS
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Mesa View Elementary
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About Mesa View Elementary
Mesa View Elementary is a public elementary school in Grants, NM, part of GRANTS. Mesa View Elementary serves approximately 477 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mesa View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Mesa View Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 7.7
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at Mesa View Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mesa View Elementary — Students at Mesa View Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Mesa View Elementary Compares
See how Mesa View Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
PO BOX 8, Grants, NM 87020
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mesa View Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST BONAVENTURE SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 27.7 miles away, in nearby Thoreau), which scores notably higher. Another option is SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY (rated 8.6/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CUBERO ELEMENTARY (rated 8.2/10, 19.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Grants, see our Grants schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 28.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST TERESA OF AVILA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Grants | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| GRANTS HIGH Grants | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| GCCS EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Grants | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLE Grants | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| MOUNT TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Grants | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| WESTERN NM CORRECTIONS Grants | 1.6 mi | — |
| SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY Grants | 3.6 mi | 8.6 |
| MILAN ELEMENTARY Grants | 3.6 mi | 8.0 |
| BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY Grants | 10.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Haak'u Community Academy Pueblo Of Acoma | 14.8 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JOSEPH MISSION SCHOOL San Fidel | 14.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Baca/Dlo'ay Azhi Community School Prewitt | 19.1 mi | 5.5 |
| CUBERO ELEMENTARY Grants | 19.0 mi | 8.2 |
| LAGUNA-ACOMA HIGH Grants | 22.4 mi | 5.1 |
| LAGUNA-ACOMA MIDDLE Grants | 22.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Dibe Yazhi Habitiin Olta' Inc. Crownpoint | 30.5 mi | 4.2 |
| SEBOYETA ELEMENTARY Grants | 25.8 mi | 7.9 |
| ST BONAVENTURE SCHOOL Thoreau | 27.7 mi | 8.8 |
| THOREAU ELEMENTARY Thoreau | 27.8 mi | 3.8 |
| THOREAU MIDDLE Thoreau | 28.6 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,511
Median Home Value
$154,900
Median Rent
$741/mo
Population
11,874
College Educated
23.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Median Age
37.5
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| A. MONTOYA ELEMENTARY Tijeras, NM | 7.2 |
| LLANO ELEMENTARY Lovington, NM | 7.2 |
| VENTANA RANCH ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 7.2 |
| DESERT TRAIL ELEMENTARY Chaparral, NM | 7.3 |
| SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Hobbs, NM | 7.3 |
| TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE Tularosa, NM | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mesa View Elementary
What grades does Mesa View Elementary serve?
Mesa View Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mesa View Elementary?
Mesa View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa View Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa View Elementary rank in NM?
Mesa View Elementary ranks #222 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mesa View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mesa View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa View Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mesa View Elementary a charter school?
No, Mesa View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesa View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mesa View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesa View Elementary?
97.3% of students at Mesa View Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cibola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (505) 285-2717
Resources & Links
District
GRANTS- District Enrollment
- 3,240
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,276
- District Rank
- #5 of 12
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