Below Average
#692 of 864 schools in NM
Union Elementary
Middle School · West Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NM
A West Las Vegas middle school serving grades 5th – 5th.
179 BRIDGE STREET, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2016, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
100.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 4–6 | 2.8 mi | 233 | 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.
West Las Vegas
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Elementary is listed in WEST LAS VEGAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Elementary
Union Elementary is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NM, part of West Las Vegas, serving approximately 117 students in grades 5th-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Elementary
What grades does Union Elementary serve?
Union Elementary serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend Union Elementary?
Union Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Elementary rank in NM?
Union Elementary ranks #692 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Union Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Union Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Elementary a charter school?
No, Union Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Elementary a Title I school?
No, Union Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Elementary?
100.9% of students at Union 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
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Phone
- (505) 426-2701
- 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 · 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 87701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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