Serving 253 students in grades 4-6, Sierra Vista Elementary 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 35% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 4-6
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Sierra 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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Sierra Vista Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Sierra Vista Elementary 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 Sierra Vista Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#353 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
94%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
5%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Sierra Vista Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School?
253 students attend Sierra Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sierra Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sierra Vista Elementary School?
Sierra Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sierra Vista Elementary School offer ?
Sierra Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Sierra Vista Elementary School part of?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is part of Las Vegas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sierra Vista Elementary School located?
Sierra Vista Elementary School is located in the East Las Vegas neighborhood of Las Vegas, NM. There are 4 other public schools located in East Las Vegas.
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