Summary:
Vista Middle is a public middle school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 602. The school is part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district, which is ranked 60 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Vista Middle has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 11.3% White, 2.33% African American, 85.05% Hispanic, 0.33% Native American, and smaller percentages of Asian and Pacific Islander students.
While Vista Middle's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates of 38% in Language Arts, 16% in Mathematics, and 23% in Science, the school shows some areas of strength. For example, its English Language Learner (ELL) students performed relatively well, ranking 36 out of 97 New Mexico middle schools in 2022-2023. However, the school's special education students ranked 80 out of 100 New Mexico middle schools, indicating a need for more targeted support and interventions. Additionally, Vista Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which can impact academic achievement.
When comparing Vista Middle to other middle schools in the Las Cruces area, some interesting patterns emerge. For instance, Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, a public charter school, consistently outperforms Vista Middle and other nearby schools in academic proficiency, ranking 35 out of 239 middle schools in the state in 2022-2023. This suggests that the instructional approaches and support systems at Mesilla Valley may be more effective in promoting student achievement, and Vista Middle could explore best practices from higher-performing schools in the area to improve its own outcomes.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Las Cruces
SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,507
Students who attend Vista Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Vista Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2
Number of students: 602
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
85.0%
White:
11.3%
African American:
2.3%
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Two or more races:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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