West Las Vegas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,555 students in West Las Vegas School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in West Las Vegas School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
West Las Vegas 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 70-74% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,377 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
62%
# Black Students
9 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
143 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
132
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
102
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
120
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
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 $16,275 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,264 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to West Las Vegas School District?
West Las Vegas School District manages 10 public schools serving 1,555 students.
What is the rank of West Las Vegas School District?
West Las Vegas School District is ranked #118 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Las Vegas School District?
89% of West Las Vegas School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Las Vegas School District?
West Las Vegas School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is West Las Vegas School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,264 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
