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Mesa Vista High

Summary:

Mesa Vista High is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural community of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, with a student population of just 95 students. The school is part of the Mesa Vista District, which is ranked 77 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past decade, Mesa Vista High has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 56th out of 158 New Mexico high schools in 2016-2017 to 171st out of 190 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong rankings for English Language Learners but struggling with Hispanic and White student achievement. Consistently low test scores, with proficiency rates well below the state average, are a major concern, as is the school's high poverty rate, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, it has remained below 77%, lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has been inconsistent, ranging from 15.2 to 22.4 over the past few years. These factors, combined with the significant achievement gaps between student subgroups, suggest that equity and access to quality education may be significant challenges for Mesa Vista High. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and district leadership to improve the educational experience and outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 Hwy 285 Junction 111
       Ojo Caliente, NM  87549

(575) 583-2274

District: Mesa Vista

SchoolDigger Rank:
171st of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,830 Help


Feeder schools for Mesa Vista High:

Elementary:    El Rito Elementary
Middle:    Mesa Vista Middle
    Ojo Caliente Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.7%
White:
4.2%
American Indian:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mesa Vista High ranks worse than 90% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mesa Vista High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.7%), White (4.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesa Vista High is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesa Vista High is $14,830.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mesa Vista High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Vista High 171st of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Mesa Vista High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Vista:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Vista 77th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesa Vista High

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Rank History for all students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.14 91st 129 29.5%
2006 28.11 101st 134 24.6%
2007 41.73 90th 150 40.0%
2008 67.37 46th 146 68.5%
2009 57.12 65th 151 57.0%
2010 51.36 73rd 154 52.6%
2011 36.73 101st 157 35.7%
2012 22.46 129th 163 20.9%
2013 26.97 132nd 177 25.4%
2014 41.12 120th 198 39.4%
2015 24.99 148th 193 23.3%
2016 36.01 105th 185 43.2%
2017 56.22 56th 158 64.6%
2018 40.44 84th 182 53.8%
2019 25.89 135th 181 25.4%
2023 26.98 114th 170 32.9%
2024 14.97 171st 190 10.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.22 7th 29 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 56th 164 65.9%
2019 33.13 104th 161 35.4%
2023 30.75 98th 157 37.6%
2024 17.75 134th 154 13.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 51st 145 64.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.72 80th 143 44.1%
2022 38.31 81st 159 49.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 64th 133 51.9%
2019 33.79 81st 139 41.7%
2023 28.70 90th 132 31.8%
2024 16.13 130th 142 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mesa Vista High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.32 123rd 157 21.7%
2024 13.08 143rd 155 7.7%
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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 Mesa Vista High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 10 0 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1991 12 0 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1992 15 0 0 122 7 n/a n/a 0 144
1993 14 1 0 115 2 n/a n/a 0 132
1994 19 1 0 120 3 n/a n/a 0 143
1995 26 3 0 136 2 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 26 3 0 136 2 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 32 1 0 155 2 n/a n/a 0 190
1998 27 3 0 167 4 n/a n/a 0 201
1999 18 3 0 156 12 n/a n/a 0 189
2000 19 2 1 168 14 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 26 2 0 162 10 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 16 3 0 173 13 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 16 3 0 173 13 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 17 3 0 157 13 n/a n/a 0 190
2005 16 2 0 139 11 n/a n/a 0 168
2006 17 2 0 139 6 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 17 2 0 154 6 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 21 2 0 137 4 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 18 1 0 128 6 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 8 0 0 122 4 0 0 0 134
2011 7 0 0 114 3 0 0 0 124
2012 7 0 0 127 2 0 1 0 137
2013 3 0 0 129 1 0 0 0 133
2014 3 0 0 122 5 0 2 0 132
2015 6 0 0 117 4 0 4 0 131
2016 6 0 0 99 2 0 3 0 110
2017 6 0 0 86 4 0 3 0 99
2018 10 2 0 73 0 0 1 0 86
2019 15 1 0 68 0 0 1 0 85
2020 12 1 0 71 0 0 1 0 85
2021 9 1 0 76 0 0 1 0 87
2022 3 0 0 98 0 0 0 0 101
2023 4 0 0 90 1 0 0 0 95

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 Mesa Vista High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 114 8.3 13.7 n/a
1991 129 9.5 13.5 n/a
1992 144 13.0 11.0 n/a
1993 132 12.8 10.3 n/a
1994 143 9.5 15.1 n/a
1995 167 10.7 15.6 n/a
1996 167 10.7 15.6 n/a
1997 190 11.1 17.1 n/a
1998 201 13.9 14.5 n/a
1999 189 13.6 13.9 50.3
2000 204 12.4 16.5 57.8
2001 200 12.1 16.5 60.5
2002 205 13.8 14.9 67.8
2003 205 13.8 14.9 67.8
2004 190 12.4 15.3 55.8
2005 168 12.3 13.7 86.9
2006 164 13.4 12.2 67.7
2007 179 15.5 11.5 0.6
2008 164 20.5 8.0 94.5
2009 153 14.0 10.9 n/a
2010 134 16.0 8.3 80.6
2011 124 14.0 8.8 77.4
2012 137 15.5 8.8 61.3
2013 133 14.0 9.5 59.4
2014 132 12.7 10.3 78.8
2015 131 12.0 10.9 93.9
2016 110 10.0 11.0 68.2
2017 99 9.8 10.0 97
2018 86 10.1 8.4 96.5
2019 85 7.4 11.4 96.5
2020 85 7.8 10.8 100
2021 87 5.5 15.8 100
2022 101 4.5 22.4 100
2023 95 6.2 15.2 100

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 Mesa Vista High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 114 8.3 13.7 n/a
1991 129 9.5 13.5 n/a
1992 144 13.0 11.0 n/a
1993 132 12.8 10.3 n/a
1994 143 9.5 15.1 n/a
1995 167 10.7 15.6 n/a
1996 167 10.7 15.6 n/a
1997 190 11.1 17.1 n/a
1998 201 13.9 14.5 n/a
1999 189 13.6 13.9 50.3
2000 204 12.4 16.5 57.8
2001 200 12.1 16.5 60.5
2002 205 13.8 14.9 67.8
2003 205 13.8 14.9 67.8
2004 190 12.4 15.3 55.8
2005 168 12.3 13.7 86.9
2006 164 13.4 12.2 67.7
2007 179 15.5 11.5 0.6
2008 164 20.5 8.0 94.5
2009 153 14.0 10.9 n/a
2010 134 16.0 8.3 80.6
2011 124 14.0 8.8 77.4
2012 137 15.5 8.8 61.3
2013 133 14.0 9.5 59.4
2014 132 12.7 10.3 78.8
2015 131 12.0 10.9 93.9
2016 110 10.0 11.0 68.2
2017 99 9.8 10.0 97
2018 86 10.1 8.4 96.5
2019 85 7.4 11.4 96.5
2020 85 7.8 10.8 100
2021 87 5.5 15.8 100
2022 101 4.5 22.4 100
2023 95 6.2 15.2 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mesa Vista High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,830

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesa Vista High

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 135th of 181 High schoolsRanks 114th of 170 High schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Mesa Vista High)2121.1
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (Mesa Vista)2121.1
 0.1%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8595
 11.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic6890
 32.4%
Pacific Islander00
White154
 73.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.5%100%
 3.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Vista High

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Mesa Vista High.

Mesa Vista High ranks in the bottom 10.0% of New Mexico high schools.

Mesa Vista High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : El Rito Elementary
Middle : Mesa Vista Middle
Middle : Ojo Caliente Elementary

Students at Mesa Vista High are 95% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% American Indian.


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