Summary:
Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Clovis, New Mexico, serving 427 students in grades PK-5. Despite being part of the Clovis Municipal Schools district, which is ranked 85 out of 119 districts in the state, Mesa Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency.
In the 2022-2023 school year, 60% of Mesa Elementary students were proficient or better in Language Arts, 61% in Mathematics, and 49% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 40-50 elementary schools in New Mexico for several years, and it has strong performance across various student subgroups, including high rankings for female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, and students with special needs. Even with a significant population of low-income students (100% free/reduced lunch), Mesa Elementary has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state for this subgroup.
When compared to other elementary schools in the Clovis Municipal Schools district, such as Cameo Elementary, La Casita Elementary, Lockwood Elementary, and James Bickley Elementary, Mesa Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's consistent high performance and ability to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those from low-income families, make it a standout example in the district and a potential model for other schools seeking to improve educational outcomes.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Clovis Municipal Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,744
Students who attend Mesa Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3
Number of students: 427
Racial breakdown:
White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
35.6%
African American:
6.3%
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Two or more races:
4.9%
Asian:
3.3%
Pacific Islander:
1.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.5%
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