Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Mesa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Mesa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Mesa Middle School's student population of 803 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Mesa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesa Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
82%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Mesa Middle School is ranked #404 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Mesa Middle School often compared to?
Mesa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, Picacho Middle School, Camino Real Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesa Middle School?
803 students attend Mesa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mesa Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesa Middle School?
Mesa Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesa Middle School offer ?
Mesa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mesa Middle School part of?
Mesa Middle School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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Wonderful, caring teachers and administrators. New school; safe; using the latest technology... I highly recommend MMS!
Review Mesa Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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