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West Las Vegas Middle School

Summary:

West Las Vegas Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, with a student population of 296. The school faces significant challenges, as it consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency and serves a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.

Analysis of the school's key metrics reveals that it has a much higher Hispanic student population (90-93%) compared to nearby schools, and an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (99-100%). While the school's low student-teacher ratio (13-15 students per teacher) could be an asset, this advantage does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Over the past 10 years, West Las Vegas Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, Union Elementary and Memorial Middle, also serve predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations, but appear to be performing slightly better than West Las Vegas Middle School in terms of academic proficiency rates. This suggests that there may be opportunities for West Las Vegas Middle School to learn from the practices and strategies of its neighboring schools, which are part of the West Las Vegas Public Schools and Las Vegas City Public Schools districts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1024 South Pacific
       Las Vegas, NM  87701

(505) 426-2541

District: West Las Vegas

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,581 Help


Students who attend West Las Vegas Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Las Vegas High School

Feeder schools for West Las Vegas Middle School:

Elementary:    Don Cecilio Martinez Elementary
    Luis E. Armijo Elementary
    Tony Serna Junior Elementary
    Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.2%
White:
9.5%
Two or more races:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details West Las Vegas Middle School ranks worse than 78.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details West Las Vegas Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the West Las Vegas School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.2%), White (9.5%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Las Vegas School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Las Vegas Middle School is 15.1, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the West Las Vegas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Las Vegas Middle School is $22,581, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the West Las Vegas School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Las Vegas Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Las Vegas Middle School 187th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See West Las Vegas Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Las Vegas:

SchoolDigger ranks West Las Vegas 92nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Las Vegas Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Las Vegas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.96 117th 157 25.5%
2006 28.85 117th 156 25.0%
2007 26.51 127th 171 25.7%
2008 30.15 126th 172 26.7%
2009 41.96 100th 178 43.8%
2010 27.49 138th 179 22.9%
2011 34.26 108th 173 37.6%
2012 33.97 112th 178 37.1%
2013 35.72 124th 193 35.8%
2014 34.96 143rd 222 35.6%
2015 27.01 150th 207 27.5%
2016 22.01 168th 208 19.2%
2017 20.16 146th 176 17.0%
2018 16.17 164th 186 11.8%
2019 19.25 170th 200 15.0%
2022 22.62 169th 232 27.2%
2023 23.15 187th 239 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Las Vegas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.77 142nd 168 15.5%
2019 23.80 144th 175 17.7%
2022 27.82 138th 223 38.1%
2023 25.88 170th 227 25.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Las Vegas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.39 124th 156 20.5%
2019 17.11 140th 160 12.5%
2022 25.95 133rd 220 39.5%
2023 23.51 167th 213 21.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Las Vegas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.79 148th 151 2.0%
2019 20.18 126th 152 17.1%
2022 19.32 157th 213 26.3%
2023 19.44 182nd 221 17.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Las Vegas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.50 130th 149 12.8%
2019 19.88 124th 150 17.3%
2022 25.98 135th 214 36.9%
2023 24.64 155th 204 24.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Las Vegas Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.25 147th 187 21.4%
2023 18.46 193rd 229 15.7%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for West Las Vegas Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 7 1 2 358 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1991 8 4 0 367 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 12 3 1 410 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 7 3 1 450 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 20 0 0 434 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 34 0 0 411 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 34 0 0 411 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 15 0 0 384 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 37 1 1 416 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 32 3 0 413 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2000 11 1 0 377 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 4 0 0 360 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 6 0 0 382 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 6 0 0 382 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 12 1 0 403 1 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 10 1 0 391 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 13 0 0 373 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2007 12 0 0 312 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 11 1 0 270 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2009 8 2 0 263 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 11 3 0 290 0 0 0 0 304
2011 5 0 0 281 0 0 0 0 286
2012 13 0 0 275 1 0 0 0 289
2013 18 1 0 274 4 0 0 0 297
2014 20 1 0 277 3 0 1 0 302
2015 27 2 0 270 2 0 0 0 301
2016 45 1 2 232 1 0 0 0 281
2017 40 4 1 234 1 0 0 0 280
2018 34 3 1 254 3 0 0 0 295
2019 39 4 0 260 2 0 0 0 305
2020 28 2 0 277 1 0 0 0 308
2021 18 2 0 284 1 0 1 0 306
2022 22 1 0 293 3 0 1 0 320
2023 28 0 0 267 0 0 1 0 296

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 West Las Vegas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
1991 379 23.9 15.8 n/a
1992 426 24.8 17.1 n/a
1993 461 26.0 17.7 n/a
1994 454 26.8 16.9 n/a
1995 446 25.6 17.4 n/a
1996 446 25.6 17.4 n/a
1997 404 26.8 15.1 n/a
1998 458 25.3 18.1 n/a
1999 448 29.4 15.2 67.6
2000 389 25.7 15.1 68.4
2001 366 26.4 13.9 99.2
2002 389 27.0 14.4 84.8
2003 389 27.0 14.4 84.8
2004 417 25.0 16.7 79.1
2005 402 24.5 16.4 82.3
2006 386 24.3 15.9 99.2
2007 325 20.0 16.3 99.1
2008 282 25.5 11.1 98.9
2009 273 24.5 11.1 98.9
2010 304 24.5 12.4 99
2011 286 19.0 15.0 99
2012 289 n/a n/a 99
2013 297 19.9 14.9 99
2014 302 20.6 14.6 99
2015 301 21.0 14.3 100
2016 281 22.0 12.7 100
2017 280 20.6 13.5 100
2018 295 19.0 15.5 100
2019 305 21.0 14.5 100
2020 308 21.6 14.2 100
2021 306 22.8 13.4 100
2022 320 21.4 14.8 100
2023 296 19.5 15.1 99.7

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 West Las Vegas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 368 22.0 16.7 n/a
1991 379 23.9 15.8 n/a
1992 426 24.8 17.1 n/a
1993 461 26.0 17.7 n/a
1994 454 26.8 16.9 n/a
1995 446 25.6 17.4 n/a
1996 446 25.6 17.4 n/a
1997 404 26.8 15.1 n/a
1998 458 25.3 18.1 n/a
1999 448 29.4 15.2 67.6
2000 389 25.7 15.1 68.4
2001 366 26.4 13.9 99.2
2002 389 27.0 14.4 84.8
2003 389 27.0 14.4 84.8
2004 417 25.0 16.7 79.1
2005 402 24.5 16.4 82.3
2006 386 24.3 15.9 99.2
2007 325 20.0 16.3 99.1
2008 282 25.5 11.1 98.9
2009 273 24.5 11.1 98.9
2010 304 24.5 12.4 99
2011 286 19.0 15.0 99
2012 289 n/a n/a 99
2013 297 19.9 14.9 99
2014 302 20.6 14.6 99
2015 301 21.0 14.3 100
2016 281 22.0 12.7 100
2017 280 20.6 13.5 100
2018 295 19.0 15.5 100
2019 305 21.0 14.5 100
2020 308 21.6 14.2 100
2021 306 22.8 13.4 100
2022 320 21.4 14.8 100
2023 296 19.5 15.1 99.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Las Vegas Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $22,581

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Las Vegas Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 187th of 239 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas Middle School)2032.7
 12.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas)2031.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Las Vegas Middle School)98.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Las Vegas)89.2
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas Middle School)1836.4
 18.4%
   7th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas)1936.3
 17.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas Middle School)2022
 2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (West Las Vegas)2023.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Las Vegas Middle School)88.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Las Vegas)88.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students305296
 3%
African American40
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic260267
 2.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3928
 28.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.7%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Las Vegas Middle School

Students at West Las Vegas Middle School are 90% Hispanic, 9% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended West Las Vegas Middle School.

West Las Vegas Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students who attend West Las Vegas Middle School usually go on to attend West Las Vegas High School


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