For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 256 students in Mesa Vista 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 Mesa Vista School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
256 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mesa Vista School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 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 60-79% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)60-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
92%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,652 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,055 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,652
$14,756
Spending / Student
$18,055
$14,121
Best Mesa Vista School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa Vista Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Grades: 7-8
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
El Rito Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
Grades: PK-3
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Grades: 4-6
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mesa Vista School District?
Mesa Vista School District manages 4 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of Mesa Vista School District?
Mesa Vista School District is ranked #120 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesa Vista School District?
92% of Mesa Vista School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mesa Vista School District?
Mesa Vista School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Mesa Vista School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,055 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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