Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monte Vista 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 31% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Monte Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Monte Vista Elementary School's student population of 723 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Monte Vista 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 Monte Vista Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#217 out of 810 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
77%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
18%
20%
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
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Monte Vista Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Monte Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Monte Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sonoma Elementary School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Monte Vista Elementary School?
723 students attend Monte Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Monte Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monte Vista Elementary School?
Monte Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monte Vista Elementary School offer ?
Monte Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Monte Vista Elementary School part of?
Monte Vista Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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