Zia Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1300 W University Ave, Las Cruces, NM

Mesilla Neighborhood

Las Cruces Public Schools

626 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
14%

Reading Proficiency
30%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

30%

Math Proficiency

14%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 60	Full Time Teachers 60
Teachers in First or Second Year 32.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

358:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.9%	Female 48.1%
Hispanic 80.2%	White 15.9%
Black 1.9%	Two or more races <1%
Native American <1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

5/8/2023

This school, despite many of it's faults, has been able to cultivate an environment of learning and growth. As mentioned by some reviewers, there are fights between the students that do occur. I believe that this schools new principal - Dr. Baker - is working hard to eliminate conflicts between stud...

5.0 parent

11/9/2014

It's good school. Great music program, Great principle. Great teachers. In Las Cruces this is one of the best

1.0 parent

6/10/2013

Warning.....really bad school! The teachers lack communication skills as well as the vice principle and principle. I have never been so shocked.

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Shelbe Snell

EXP Realty LLC

(505) 578-2019

16 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$1,400,000 Price

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1 in Attendance Zone

$130,000 Price

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72 Total Sales

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$115,000 Price

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85 Total Sales

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$115,000 Price

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Connie Campos

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(575) 339-6253

57 Total Sales

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$415K - $650K Price Range

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List Price Range

$303K - $1.4M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$362,341

Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

$75,029

% of College Grads

44.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,250 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

17.0%

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Raul Tellez

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(575) 552-9241

$895,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,656 Sq Ft

2090 Snow Rd

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(575) 619-7287

$1,050,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,984 Sq Ft

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Michael Carpenter

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(575) 254-2350

$290,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,657 Sq Ft

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Jocelyn Garrison

All In Realty LLC

(575) 221-1845

$749,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,870 Sq Ft

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Elaine Heitz

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(575) 232-1172

$969,000

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4.5 Baths
4,724 Sq Ft

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Situated on a beautifully landscaped .98-acre homesite in the desirable Las Alturas area, this custom 4,724 sq ft residence blends timeless Southwest architecture with exceptional comfort and functionality. Offering 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a spacious 3-car garage, the thoughtfully designed fl...

Michael Carpenter

Prosper Real Estate

(575) 254-2884

$739,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,934 Sq Ft

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New 27 days ago

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Nathaniel May

EXIT Realty Horizons

(575) 250-3719

$85,000

Land
2.50 Acre Lot

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Imagine crafting your dream vision on this expansive 2.5-acre lot along Johnson Lane, nestled near Las Alturas Drive. Back on the market with a generously reduced price! With easy access to I-25 and University Ave, this versatile parcel is currently zoned for low-density residential living. Whether ...

Charles Fowler

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$105,000

Land
0.93 Acre Lot

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Mary Jane McNeil

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(575) 255-0257

$715,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,782 Sq Ft

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1.00 Acre Lot

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2.5 Baths
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Rio Grande Preparatory Institute

9th to 12th
Public

Las Cruces High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Arrowhead Park Early College High School

9th to 12th
Public

Mesilla Valley State Park

Mesilla Plaza

Parque de Los Leones

Commemorative Park

Town Hall Park

College Manor Park

Parque de Cura Ramon Ortiz

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

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New Mexico Dona Ana County Las Cruces 88005 Mesilla

Zia Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Las Cruces, NM and is served by the Las Cruces Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 626 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Zia Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $362,341. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, Las Cruces High School, 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 Zia Middle School.

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