Mesilla Park Elementary School

Mesilla Park Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
955 W Union Ave,  Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces Public Schools
3.4
330 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
37.4%
State Average
25%
Science
31.7%
State Average
38%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Hispanic
85.6%
White
11.9%
Black
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/22/2013
Great school. All the people that work in this school are very caring and professional. Thanks MPES for your work, love and care to our children who are our tresures.
2.0 parent
10/12/2011
This school since day one has been a pain in my rear. Not so much the teachers but the Principal is the worst. She only cares about her numbers and doesn't care so much about the education that the children are getting. If you have a problem you will not get it fixed with her. Every time I have a pr...
5.0 parent
8/8/2011
This is a very good school. The principal and teachers are very caring and are certified. Most of the parents support the school and have positive things to say about it. Even though many of the students come from disadvantaged backgrounds, there are no gangs. The school's test scores are consistent...
1.0 parent
10/19/2010
This is a miserable excuse for a school. While the teachers are competent and caring, the student body makes this school a dangerous one. It's my opinion the principal is incompetent. My daughter was harmed 3 times in one week, culminating in a student putting her hands around my child's neck. The d...

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Mesilla Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Las Cruces, NM and is served by the Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico. The school has a total enrollment of 330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Mesilla Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $370,895. Discover additional schools in the area, like Las Cruces High School, Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, Arrowhead Park Early College High School, and more. Learn more about what Las Cruces has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mesilla Park Elementary School.

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