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Mesilla Elementary School

2363 Calle Del Sur
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mesilla Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 30% in NM
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 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

Mesilla Elementary 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
Mesilla Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 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
Mesilla Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mesilla Elementary School is 0.35, 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)
#238 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mesilla Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mesilla Elementary 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.
35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mesilla Elementary 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.
30-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mesilla Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mesilla Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mesilla Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mesilla Elementary 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 Mesilla Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mesilla Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mesilla Elementary 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 Mesilla Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Mesilla Elementary 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 Mesilla Elementary 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 (15-16)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mesilla Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 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 Mesilla Elementary School's ranking?
Mesilla Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Mesilla Elementary School?
275 students attend Mesilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mesilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesilla Elementary School?
Mesilla Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesilla Elementary School offer ?
Mesilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mesilla Elementary School part of?
Mesilla Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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