Las Vegas City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,202 students in Las Vegas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Las Vegas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Las Vegas City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
12%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,114 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
93%
62%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
64 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
5%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
89
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
99
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
114
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,652 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,587 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Las Vegas City School District?
Las Vegas City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,202 students.
What is the rank of Las Vegas City School District?
Las Vegas City School District is ranked #86 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Las Vegas City School District?
93% of Las Vegas City School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Vegas City School District?
Las Vegas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Las Vegas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,587 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,202 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 20% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
