Mesa Verde Elementary

Summary:

Mesa Verde Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 395 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mesa Verde has a diverse student population with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance is significantly lower than district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.82% of 3rd graders at Mesa Verde were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 46.48% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance also varies widely among different student subgroups, with special education students performing relatively well but Asian, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students performing poorly. Additionally, Mesa Verde has an extremely high percentage of students (over 96%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's academic challenges, Mesa Verde spends significantly more per student ($11,567 in 2020-2021) compared to the surrounding schools, which may be an attempt to address the needs of its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that the school is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other schools in the state. For example, Eastridge Elementary, which is only 1.6 miles away, has significantly higher STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4011 Beaver
       Amarillo, TX  79107-7309


(806) 326-4800

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3695th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,567 Help


Students who attend Mesa Verde Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Travis Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Palo Duro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.4%
White:
25.8%
Hispanic:
23.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Mesa Verde Elementary ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 35th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mesa Verde Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.4%), White (25.8%), Hispanic (23.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mesa Verde Elementary is 13.1, which is the 9th best among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mesa Verde Elementary is $11,567, which is the 11th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mesa Verde Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mesa Verde Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.55 1996th 3465 42.4%
2005 60.36 1509th 3475 56.6%
2006 31.96 2771st 3476 20.3%
2007 32.31 2980th 3724 20.0%
2008 23.97 3322nd 3768 11.8%
2009 55.18 1969th 3884 49.3%
2010 74.73 800th 3937 79.7%
2011 55.69 2092nd 4095 48.9%
2012 25.06 3640th 4206 13.5%
2013 41.94 2756th 4221 34.7%
2014 58.09 1877th 4260 55.9%
2015 49.96 2328th 4320 46.1%
2016 26.72 3440th 4286 19.7%
2017 16.36 3960th 4329 8.5%
2018 22.17 3684th 4359 15.5%
2019 23.15 3738th 4479 16.5%
2021 31.18 3097th 4578 32.4%
2022 34.05 3117th 4581 32.0%
2023 29.21 3447th 4647 25.8%
2024 25.87 3695th 4675 21.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.96 2706th 3226 16.1%
2019 20.42 3069th 3333 7.9%
2021 36.82 2257th 3446 34.5%
2022 45.18 1934th 3487 44.5%
2023 34.15 2576th 3556 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.46 1863rd 3558 47.6%
2019 29.81 2845th 3684 22.8%
2021 62.10 841st 3799 77.9%
2022 57.76 1166th 3952 70.5%
2023 62.81 967th 4086 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.48 3209th 4264 24.7%
2019 32.68 3284th 4309 23.8%
2021 43.88 2470th 4451 44.5%
2022 49.90 2151st 4477 52.0%
2023 40.38 2845th 4521 37.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.29 108th 112 3.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.89 4165th 4306 3.3%
2019 15.81 4061st 4348 6.6%
2021 26.58 3408th 4499 24.2%
2022 34.39 3128th 4561 31.4%
2023 33.68 3182nd 4588 30.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.01 2746th 3106 11.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.02 2649th 4240 37.5%
2019 37.40 2865th 4295 33.3%
2021 40.22 2546th 4331 41.2%
2022 54.18 1807th 4461 59.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 2622nd 4319 39.3%
2019 33.19 3135th 4357 28.0%
2021 36.54 2763rd 4498 38.6%
2022 35.26 3049th 4563 33.2%
2023 29.38 3451st 4585 24.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.12 950th 1005 5.5%
2019 4.11 985th 1009 2.4%
2021 5.44 938th 967 3.0%
2022 16.72 869th 957 9.2%
2023 4.91 983rd 1015 3.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 1958th 2483 21.1%
2019 27.29 2061st 2515 18.1%
2021 45.40 1214th 2444 50.3%
2022 62.92 665th 2421 72.5%
2023 41.39 1403rd 2443 42.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.24 3116th 4168 25.2%
2019 40.26 2608th 4188 37.7%
2021 44.55 2276th 4329 47.4%
2022 21.76 3870th 4376 11.6%
2023 52.17 1922nd 4401 56.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mesa Verde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.53 2539th 3127 18.8%
2019 25.01 2634th 3142 16.2%
2021 9.97 2963rd 3082 3.9%
2022 21.79 2681st 3082 13.0%
2023 24.93 2599th 3106 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Mesa Verde Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Mesa Verde Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 195 84 7 72 n/a n/a n/a 0 358
1989 182 90 4 75 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 183 79 1 86 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 173 66 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 158 61 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 140 59 3 87 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1994 157 47 2 98 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 119 73 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1996 119 73 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1997 157 43 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 167 41 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 177 68 2 115 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 179 55 2 126 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 135 57 4 124 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 123 57 3 138 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2003 123 57 3 138 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2004 111 55 4 113 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 122 66 9 154 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 149 98 13 223 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 149 84 11 198 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 135 79 7 192 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 142 87 9 197 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 133 92 16 196 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2011 79 112 21 259 3 2 17 0 493
2012 75 107 32 266 2 3 23 0 508
2013 58 130 44 254 0 3 19 0 508
2014 50 107 49 276 0 3 17 0 502
2015 56 102 56 300 1 3 14 0 532
2016 56 109 71 262 1 3 7 0 509
2017 58 157 79 248 0 1 12 0 555
2018 48 167 81 212 0 2 11 0 521
2019 51 178 61 164 1 0 13 0 468
2020 65 204 48 151 1 0 21 0 490
2021 83 181 37 116 0 1 17 0 435
2022 64 141 34 103 1 0 22 0 365
2023 102 128 49 93 4 0 19 0 395

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 Verde Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 20.0 17.9 n/a
1989 353 n/a n/a n/a
1990 349 23.0 15.1 n/a
1991 308 22.6 13.6 n/a
1992 295 19.5 15.1 76.6
1993 289 18.0 16.1 76.5
1994 304 18.5 16.4 68.4
1995 311 23.0 13.5 28.6
1996 311 23.0 13.5 28.6
1997 313 23.3 13.4 70.6
1998 345 22.5 15.3 74.2
1999 362 24.5 14.8 80.1
2000 362 24.6 14.7 84.8
2001 320 25.1 12.7 82.8
2002 321 23.6 13.6 85.4
2003 321 23.6 13.6 85.4
2004 283 23.7 11.9 79.9
2005 351 25.3 13.9 85.5
2006 483 32.5 14.9 89.9
2007 442 30.5 14.5 90.7
2008 413 29.1 14.2 89.3
2009 435 30.6 14.2 91
2010 440 32.1 13.6 93
2011 493 33.1 14.8 95.3
2012 508 33.1 15.3 96.3
2013 508 36.1 14.0 97
2014 502 35.1 14.3 95.6
2015 532 36.0 14.7 93.2
2016 509 35.0 14.5 94.3
2017 555 36.6 15.1 95.9
2018 521 35.6 14.6 96.2
2019 468 35.0 13.3 94.2
2020 490 37.1 13.2 95.3
2021 435 33.7 12.8 92.2
2022 365 32.0 11.3 94.5
2023 395 30.0 13.1 96.5

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 Verde Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 20.0 17.9 n/a
1989 353 n/a n/a n/a
1990 349 23.0 15.1 n/a
1991 308 22.6 13.6 n/a
1992 295 19.5 15.1 76.6
1993 289 18.0 16.1 76.5
1994 304 18.5 16.4 68.4
1995 311 23.0 13.5 28.6
1996 311 23.0 13.5 28.6
1997 313 23.3 13.4 70.6
1998 345 22.5 15.3 74.2
1999 362 24.5 14.8 80.1
2000 362 24.6 14.7 84.8
2001 320 25.1 12.7 82.8
2002 321 23.6 13.6 85.4
2003 321 23.6 13.6 85.4
2004 283 23.7 11.9 79.9
2005 351 25.3 13.9 85.5
2006 483 32.5 14.9 89.9
2007 442 30.5 14.5 90.7
2008 413 29.1 14.2 89.3
2009 435 30.6 14.2 91
2010 440 32.1 13.6 93
2011 493 33.1 14.8 95.3
2012 508 33.1 15.3 96.3
2013 508 36.1 14.0 97
2014 502 35.1 14.3 95.6
2015 532 36.0 14.7 93.2
2016 509 35.0 14.5 94.3
2017 555 36.6 15.1 95.9
2018 521 35.6 14.6 96.2
2019 468 35.0 13.3 94.2
2020 490 37.1 13.2 95.3
2021 435 33.7 12.8 92.2
2022 365 32.0 11.3 94.5
2023 395 30.0 13.1 96.5

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 Verde Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,512 (16.2%) $7,804 (83.8%) $9,316
2020 $1,574 (17.3%) $7,534 (82.7%) $9,108
2021 $2,297 (19.9%) $9,270 (80.1%) $11,567

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mesa Verde Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3738th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3447th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mesa Verde Elementary)2240
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesa Verde Elementary)2736
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Mesa Verde Elementary)2832
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Verde Elementary)3147
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Mesa Verde Elementary)4838
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mesa Verde Elementary)3029
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Mesa Verde Elementary)4818
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468395
 15.6%
African American178128
 28.1%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian6149
 19.7%
Hispanic16493
 43.3%
Pacific Islander00
White51102
 100%
Two or More Races1319
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%96.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesa Verde Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Mesa Verde Elementary.

Students at Mesa Verde Elementary are 32% African American, 26% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Mesa Verde Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Mesa Verde Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Travis Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Palo Duro High School


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