Summary:
The city of Las Vegas, New Mexico is home to 13 public schools, including 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students from across the Las Vegas City Public Schools and West Las Vegas Public Schools districts. The data reveals a community facing significant economic challenges, with consistently high free and reduced lunch rates across all schools, indicating a need for targeted support and resources to address the educational and social-emotional needs of these students.
Among the standout schools, Mike Sena Elementary stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio of 9.6, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for its students. Additionally, Tony Serna Junior Elementary ranks the highest among the elementary schools, receiving 3 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars, and also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8. At the high school level, Wlv Family Partnership boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio of 8.6 across all the schools, potentially offering a more individualized learning experience for its students.
However, the majority of the schools in Las Vegas, New Mexico have low statewide rankings, with most being rated 1 or 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars, suggesting a need for improvement in the overall educational quality and performance of the schools in this area. Additionally, the student populations across the schools are predominantly Hispanic, with relatively low representation of other racial/ethnic groups, indicating a potential need to address equity and inclusion within the school system to ensure all students have access to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
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