Is Mesilla Elementary a good school?

Mesilla Elementary ranks 178 th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mesilla Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Mesilla Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mesilla Elementary?

Students at Mesilla Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 17% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mesilla Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mesilla Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Zia Middle High : Arrowhead Park Early College High School High : Las Cruces High

Mesilla Elementary

Summary:

Mesilla Elementary is a public elementary school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 275 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Las Cruces Public Schools district, Mesilla Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in language arts and science, where it outperforms the state and nearby schools.

With a student population that is 78.91% Hispanic, Mesilla Elementary serves a diverse community. The school's test scores are impressive, with 44% of students proficient or better in language arts and 48% in science, compared to state averages of 38% and 34%, respectively. In mathematics, Mesilla's 20% proficiency rate is lower than the state average but higher than many nearby schools, such as Alameda Elementary and Valley View Elementary. Mesilla Elementary also ranks highly in specific student subgroups, including male, Hispanic, and special education students.

Despite having a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Mesilla Elementary is able to outperform many nearby schools. This suggests the school is effectively serving its diverse and disadvantaged student population. With a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Mesilla Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school within the Las Cruces Public Schools district, though there may be room for improvement in mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2363 Calle Del Sur
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 527-9566

District: Las Cruces

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,894

Students who attend Mesilla Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Zia Middle
High:	Arrowhead Park Early College High School
	Las Cruces High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.9%

White:

17.1%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mesilla Elementary ranks better than 59.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 10^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.9%), White (17.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Las Cruces School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesilla Elementary is 13.8. 12 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mesilla Elementary employs 19.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesilla Elementary is $10,894, which is the 9^th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Las Cruces School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mesilla Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesilla Elementary 178^th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Mesilla Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Las Cruces:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Cruces 60^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mesilla Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	44.81	213^th	389	45.2%
2006	45.60	216^th	390	44.6%
2007	43.20	228^th	398	42.7%
2008	47.95	202^nd	405	50.1%
2009	54.82	168^th	411	59.1%
2010	62.42	133^rd	419	68.3%
2011	57.75	145^th	402	63.9%
2012	58.71	150^th	398	62.3%
2013	46.83	207^th	412	49.8%
2014	47.73	229^th	442	48.2%
2015	51.57	166^th	421	60.6%
2016	51.84	171^st	410	58.3%
2017	58.16	121^st	374	67.6%
2018	36.65	233^rd	383	39.2%
2019	29.84	280^th	396	29.3%
2022	55.84	138^th	420	67.1%
2023	55.48	178^th	435	59.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.32	4^th	47	91.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	45.06	194^th	356	45.5%
2019	37.48	226^th	361	37.4%
2022	66.01	74^th	410	82.0%
2023	64.81	146^th	426	65.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	30.54	238^th	339	29.8%
2019	22.34	281^st	343	18.1%
2022	38.44	209^th	395	47.1%
2023	45.73	213^th	390	45.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	48.50	143^rd	333	57.1%
2019	38.85	197^th	337	41.5%
2022	59.95	102^nd	392	74.0%
2023	53.18	175^th	414	57.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	36.83	207^th	329	37.1%
2019	18.35	284^th	320	11.3%
2022	46.28	164^th	389	57.8%
2023	59.64	149^th	395	62.3%

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Rank History for White students at Mesilla Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	35.14	133^rd	187	28.9%
2019	34.79	140^th	199	29.6%
2022	57.59	118^th	325	63.7%
2023	54.86	171^st	413	58.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Mesilla Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	76	0	1	250	2	n/a	n/a	329
1991	73	2	0	221	1	n/a	n/a	297
1992	79	0	0	238	0	n/a	n/a	317
1993	56	1	18	242	1	n/a	n/a	318
1994	64	1	12	238	1	n/a	n/a	316
1995	110	2	6	253	3	n/a	n/a	374
1996	110	2	6	253	3	n/a	n/a	374
1997	115	2	6	257	2	n/a	n/a	382
1998	131	5	1	254	4	n/a	n/a	395
1999	119	6	1	253	1	n/a	n/a	380
2000	128	5	1	253	1	n/a	n/a	388
2001	119	6	2	232	0	n/a	n/a	359
2002	108	8	5	233	1	n/a	n/a	355
2003	108	8	5	233	1	n/a	n/a	355
2004	107	8	3	228	2	n/a	n/a	348
2005	111	7	2	231	6	n/a	n/a	357
2006	102	6	2	242	6	n/a	n/a	358
2007	106	3	3	239	6	n/a	n/a	357
2008	108	2	2	222	4	n/a	n/a	338
2009	97	2	1	226	3	n/a	n/a	329
2010	105	4	2	211	2	0	0	324
2011	105	5	1	242	2	1	0	356
2012	95	2	0	234	3	1	0	335
2013	71	3	1	249	3	1	1	329
2014	77	2	2	232	1	1	2	317
2015	87	2	2	227	3	0	5	326
2016	76	5	1	224	3	1	5	315
2017	77	7	3	214	2	1	0	304
2018	81	7	1	202	0	1	5	297
2019	74	10	1	204	0	2	5	296
2020	66	8	1	229	0	0	5	309
2021	38	6	0	225	1	0	2	272
2022	48	4	0	216	1	0	4	273
2023	47	4	1	217	1	2	3	275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mesilla Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	329	18.5	17.7	n/a
1991	297	18.8	15.7	n/a
1992	317	20.5	15.4	n/a
1993	318	21.5	14.8	n/a
1994	316	18.5	17.1	n/a
1995	374	23.0	16.3	n/a
1996	374	23.0	16.3	n/a
1997	382	23.2	16.5	n/a
1998	395	26.3	15.0	n/a
1999	380	26.2	14.5	44.5
2000	388	24.5	15.8	41.2
2001	359	23.6	15.2	51.5
2002	355	22.7	15.6	53.2
2003	355	22.7	15.6	53.2
2004	348	22.6	15.4	53.7
2005	357	27.3	13.1	53.5
2006	358	24.6	14.6	50.8
2007	357	25.1	14.2	51
2008	338	26.0	13.0	48.5
2009	329	26.0	12.7	50.5
2010	324	23.5	13.7	50.6
2011	356	25.2	14.1	54.2
2012	335	24.2	13.8	58.2
2013	329	25.2	13.0	62.3
2014	317	24.2	13.0	59.6
2015	326	23.0	14.1	58.3
2016	315	23.0	13.6	56.5
2017	304	21.7	13.9	100
2018	297	19.3	15.3	100
2019	296	20.8	14.2	100
2020	309	24.1	12.7	100
2021	272	24.8	10.9	100
2022	273	20.5	13.2	100
2023	275	19.9	13.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mesilla Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	329	18.5	17.7	n/a
1991	297	18.8	15.7	n/a
1992	317	20.5	15.4	n/a
1993	318	21.5	14.8	n/a
1994	316	18.5	17.1	n/a
1995	374	23.0	16.3	n/a
1996	374	23.0	16.3	n/a
1997	382	23.2	16.5	n/a
1998	395	26.3	15.0	n/a
1999	380	26.2	14.5	44.5
2000	388	24.5	15.8	41.2
2001	359	23.6	15.2	51.5
2002	355	22.7	15.6	53.2
2003	355	22.7	15.6	53.2
2004	348	22.6	15.4	53.7
2005	357	27.3	13.1	53.5
2006	358	24.6	14.6	50.8
2007	357	25.1	14.2	51
2008	338	26.0	13.0	48.5
2009	329	26.0	12.7	50.5
2010	324	23.5	13.7	50.6
2011	356	25.2	14.1	54.2
2012	335	24.2	13.8	58.2
2013	329	25.2	13.0	62.3
2014	317	24.2	13.0	59.6
2015	326	23.0	14.1	58.3
2016	315	23.0	13.6	56.5
2017	304	21.7	13.9	100
2018	297	19.3	15.3	100
2019	296	20.8	14.2	100
2020	309	24.1	12.7	100
2021	272	24.8	10.9	100
2022	273	20.5	13.2	100
2023	275	19.9	13.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mesilla Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,894

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesilla Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 280^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 178^th of 435 Elementary schools	29.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Mesilla Elementary)	25	32.5	7.5%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)	29	31.3	2.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesilla Elementary)	27	25	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)	28	21.3	6.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Mesilla Elementary)	19	40	21%
4th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)	28	37	9%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mesilla Elementary)	19	26.7	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)	27	24.6	2.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Mesilla Elementary)	27	40.5	13.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Las Cruces)	33	39.4	6.4%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mesilla Elementary)	12	40.5	28.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Las Cruces)	24	31.7	7.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	275	7.1%
African American	10	4	60%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	204	217	6.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	74	47	36.5%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Mesilla Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Mesilla Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2363 Calle Del Sur	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9566	275	20	13.8	100.0%	47 (17.1%)	4 (1.5%)	217 (78.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	55.5	178^th of 435 public elementary schools	59.1%		55.8	138^th of 420 public elementary schools	67.1%	40	44.0	20.0	48.0	$10,894
Mesilla Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	955 West Union Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9615	353	29	12.1	100.0%	42 (11.9%)	4 (1.1%)	302 (85.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	53.5	188^th of 435 public elementary schools	56.8%		55.8	139^th of 420 public elementary schools	66.9%	49	31.0	33.0	36.0	$10,652
Tombaugh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	226 Carver Rd	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9575	585	41	14.1	100.0%	73 (12.5%)	5 (0.9%)	488 (83.4%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	67.8	131^st of 435 public elementary schools	69.9%		61.7	120^th of 420 public elementary schools	71.4%	11	43.0	32.0	46.0	$9,882
Valley View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	915 E California Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9586	371	30	12.5	100.0%	44 (11.9%)	17 (4.6%)	303 (81.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.3	371^st of 435 public elementary schools	14.7%		20.4	342^nd of 420 public elementary schools	18.6%	29	24.0	11.0	20.0	$12,275
Mac Arthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	655 N 4th St	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9556	353	27	12.9	100.0%	22 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	329 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.7	329^th of 435 public elementary schools	24.4%		29.8	276^th of 420 public elementary schools	34.3%	53	24.0	19.0	16.0	$10,671
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 North Alameda Blvd	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9496	163	17	9.7	100.0%	24 (14.7%)	3 (1.8%)	132 (81.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	43.8	232^nd of 435 public elementary schools	46.7%		42.1	209^th of 420 public elementary schools	50.2%	23	35.0	22.0	30.0	$12,022
University Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2005 South Locust St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9649	358	30	12.1	100.0%	46 (12.8%)	12 (3.4%)	270 (75.4%)	18 (5.0%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	63.4	148^th of 435 public elementary schools	66.0%		55.1	141^st of 420 public elementary schools	66.4%	7	39.0	40.0	24.0	$11,880
J Paul Taylor Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	J Paul Taylor Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 652-4006	198	15	12.9	27.8%	52 (26.3%)	1 (0.5%)	135 (68.2%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	88.7	50^th of 435 public elementary schools	88.5%		76.6	68^th of 420 public elementary schools	83.8%	18	61.0	39.0	66.0	$7,963
Conlee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Boston Dr	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9656	422	35	12.1	100.0%	46 (10.9%)	12 (2.8%)	358 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	47.1	213^th of 435 public elementary schools	51.0%		33.6	255^th of 420 public elementary schools	39.3%	42	36.0	25.0	27.0	$11,071
Hermosa Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1655 East Amador Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9530	401	29	13.7	100.0%	35 (8.7%)	5 (1.2%)	359 (89.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34	287^th of 435 public elementary schools	34.0%		28	287^th of 420 public elementary schools	31.7%		34.0	16.0	22.0	$11,668

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