Excellent
#108 of 864 schools in NM
Top 12% in state
Mesa Vista Middle
Middle School · Mesa Vista · Ojo Caliente, NM
A middle school in Ojo Caliente, NM where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
HWY 285 JUNCTION 111, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mesa Vista Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2017, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mesa Vista Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,591
Median home value
$257,000
College educated
30%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mesa Vista
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mesa Vista Middle is listed in MESA VISTA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mesa Vista Middle
Mesa Vista Middle is a public middle school in Ojo Caliente, NM, part of Mesa Vista, serving approximately 38 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mesa Vista Middle
What grades does Mesa Vista Middle serve?
Mesa Vista Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mesa Vista Middle?
Mesa Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesa Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesa Vista Middle is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mesa Vista Middle rank in NM?
Mesa Vista Middle ranks #108 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mesa Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mesa Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Mesa Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mesa Vista Middle has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mesa Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Mesa Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mesa Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Mesa Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mesa Vista Middle?
26.3% of students at Mesa Vista Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rio Arriba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (575) 583-2274
- Area population (ZIP 87549)
- 1,400
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 87549; 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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