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#279 of 864 schools in NM
Top 32% in state
Vista Middle
Middle School · Las Cruces · Las Cruces, NM
A Las Cruces middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
505 SOUTH MAIN SUITE 249, Las Cruces, NM 88001
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vista Middle score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camino Real MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Explore Academy Las CrucesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 4–10 | 3.6 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Sierra MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Picacho MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 684 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Las Cruces
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Vista Middle is listed in LAS CRUCES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Middle
Vista Middle is a public middle school in Las Cruces, NM, part of Las Cruces, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Middle
What grades does Vista Middle serve?
Vista Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vista Middle?
Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Middle is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Middle rank in NM?
Vista Middle ranks #279 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Middle?
99.7% of students at 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (575) 527-9465
- 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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