Very Good
#155 of 864 schools in NM
Top 18% in state
Mike Sena Elementary
Elementary School · Las Vegas City · Las Vegas, NM
A Las Vegas City elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 DOUGLAS AVENUE, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 35% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mike Sena Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mike Sena Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Vegas), 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
$48,115
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in LAS VEGAS CITY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Ninos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–3 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Las Vegas City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mike Sena Elementary is listed in LAS VEGAS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mike Sena Elementary
Mike Sena Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NM, part of Las Vegas City, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mike Sena Elementary
What grades does Mike Sena Elementary serve?
Mike Sena Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mike Sena Elementary?
Mike Sena Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mike Sena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mike Sena Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mike Sena Elementary rank in NM?
Mike Sena Elementary ranks #155 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Mike Sena Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mike Sena Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mike Sena Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mike Sena Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mike Sena Elementary a charter school?
No, Mike Sena Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mike Sena Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mike Sena Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mike Sena Elementary?
45.8% of students at Mike Sena 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Miguel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (505) 454-5750
- Area population (ZIP 87701)
- 17,864
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 87701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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