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Mesa Middle School

7225 Jornada Rd North
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in NM
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mesa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#404 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
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22%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mesa Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mesa Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Mesa Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mesa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mesa Middle School's ranking?
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.

School Reviews
5   4/14/2014
Wonderful, caring teachers and administrators. New school; safe; using the latest technology... I highly recommend MMS!
- Posted by Parent - timia

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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