Best Schools in Mesilla, NM
Mesilla, NM has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,603 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Mesilla meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mesilla, NM
The top high schools in Mesilla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Cruces High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
2. Gadsden High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1322 Students
3. Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mesilla, NM
The top middle schools in Mesilla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
2. Gadsden Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 661 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mesilla, NM
The top elementary schools in Mesilla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesilla Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
2. Mesilla Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
3. Vado Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden Independent Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
4. Las Cruces Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Cruces Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mesilla, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mesilla, NM has a total population of 2,538 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mesilla, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mesilla, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
43.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mesilla, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mesilla, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mesilla, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mesilla, NM
How many schools are in Mesilla, NM?
Mesilla, NM has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,603 students in total.
How do schools in Mesilla perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Mesilla score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Mesilla meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mesilla?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Mesilla
All 1 public schools we grade in Mesilla. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.