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Vista Middle

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Vista Middle ranks 101 st of 192 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

101^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 192 New Mexico Middle Schools

Better than 47% of New Mexico middle schools

Summary

Vista Middle is a public middle school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 581 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Las Cruces school district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Vista Middle has maintained a 2-star rating over the past several years, with its highest ranking being 72 out of 176 New Mexico middle schools in the 2016-2017 school year.

Vista Middle's student performance is generally lower than the Las Cruces and New Mexico state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Vista Middle's ELA proficiency rate was 46.02%, compared to 46.12% for Las Cruces and 44.19% for the state. In Mathematics, Vista Middle's proficiency rate was 21.97%, while Las Cruces was at 25.43% and the state was at 26.81%. However, Vista Middle's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate of 52.47% in 2024-2025 was higher than the Las Cruces and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low in 7th and 8th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates of 18.86% and 16.67%, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to other middle schools in the Las Cruces district, such as Zia Middle, Mesa Middle, and Sierra Middle, Vista Middle's performance is generally lower. However, Vista Middle outperforms the nearby Lynn Middle, which has significantly lower proficiency rates across all grades and subjects. The Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, a public charter school in the district, stands out with exceptional performance, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.

574

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,507

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4465 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88007

(575) 527-9465

District: Las Cruces

Students who attend Vista Middle usually attend:

High:	Arrowhead Park Early College High School
	Organ Mountain High School

Feeder schools for Vista Middle:

Elementary:	Columbia Elementary
	Dona Ana Elementary
	Jornada Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.2%

White:

9.4%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 44th percentile in 2014 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg36%

New Mexico avg35%

101^st of 192

New Mexico public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 43% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 8Middle Schools in the Las Cruces

45^th of 82Las Cruces among New Mexico districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	39.7	101 of 192	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.7	102 of 165	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.5	136 of 239	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.7	148 of 232	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.2	92 of 200	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	79 of 186	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.9	72 of 176	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	40.0	113 of 208	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.6	118 of 207	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.9	125 of 222	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.2	109 of 193	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	32.3	121 of 178	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	26.9	131 of 173	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.8	111 of 179	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.4	83 of 178	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	44.7	86 of 172	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.4	91 of 171	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	62.3	47 of 156	69.9%	★★★★☆
2005	60.3	55 of 157	65.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	34.7	40 of 55	27.3%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2018	39.7	28 of 52	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	48.9	33 of 108	69.4%	★★★★☆
2023	32.5	36 of 97	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	26.9	113 of 162	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.1	133 of 213	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.4	134 of 220	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.7	78 of 160	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	65 of 156	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	43.1	64 of 148	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.3	102 of 154	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	118 of 204	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.3	127 of 214	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.4	68 of 150	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.6	61 of 149	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	41.5	19 of 33	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	43.4	83 of 173	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.6	92 of 144	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.2	109 of 227	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.8	113 of 223	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	53 of 175	69.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.1	38 of 168	77.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	31.4	90 of 161	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.2	130 of 221	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.8	119 of 213	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.4	77 of 152	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.3	65 of 151	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2022	57.0	25 of 65	61.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	36.3	24 of 78	69.2%	★★★★☆
2023	19.7	80 of 100	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.5	26 of 44	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2025	37.5	97 of 178	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.8	92 of 142	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	147 of 229	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.5	107 of 187	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.9	58 of 121	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.9	61 of 120	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)69th percentile+31 vs school

Special Education (2024)69th percentile+31 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)62nd percentile+25 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2018)46th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)46th percentile~ school

Male (2024)44th percentile+6 vs school

Homeless (2022)42nd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2024)30th percentile-8 vs school

African American (2022)27th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%~ state avg

Science32%~ state avg

Mathematics22%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)				NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Vista Middle	Public	6-8	4465 Elks Dr	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9465	574	56	10.2	100.0%	54 (9.4%)	7 (1.2%)	495 (86.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	39.7	101^st of 192 public middle schools	47.4%		29.7	102^nd of 165 public middle schools	38.2%	1	32.5	46.6	39.4	52.5	46.0	29.3	18.9	16.7	22.0	$8,507
Camino Real Middle	Public	6-8	2961 Roadrunner Pkwy	Las Cruces	88011	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-6030	933	84	11.1	100.0%	225 (24.1%)	17 (1.8%)	652 (69.9%)	16 (1.7%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.6%)	69.5	47^th of 192 public middle schools	75.5%		69.3	23^rd of 165 public middle schools	86.1%	24	52.5	57.5	61.3	60.3	59.8	39.3	39.0	23.1	33.7	$7,720
Sierra Middle	Public	6-8	1700 E Spruce Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9640	698	66	10.6	99.7%	96 (13.8%)	15 (2.1%)	574 (82.2%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	44.6	88^th of 192 public middle schools	54.2%		45.6	62^nd of 165 public middle schools	62.4%	26	41.8	41.0	44.6	50.0	45.3	26.2	29.1	18.6	24.5	$8,018
Picacho Middle	Public	6-8	1040 North Motel Blvd	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9455	698	61	11.4	100.0%	102 (14.6%)	9 (1.3%)	577 (82.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	28.1	135^th of 192 public middle schools	29.7%		24.6	118^th of 165 public middle schools	28.5%	17	26.2	35.0	34.6	50.9	40.5	16.3	14.6	13.3	14.7	$9,072
Mesa Middle	Public	6-8	7225 Jornada Rd North	Las Cruces	88012	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9510	728	47	15.6	100.0%	90 (12.4%)	13 (1.8%)	595 (81.7%)	7 (1.0%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	31.2	124^th of 192 public middle schools	35.4%		34.5	87^th of 165 public middle schools	47.3%	37	37.0	39.3	42.5	44.1	41.8	14.8	19.9	9.0	14.3	$8,992
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy	Public	6-8	950 South Walnut St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-6059	94	6	15.6	97.9%	42 (44.7%)	1 (1.1%)	48 (51.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	83.7	27^th of 192 public middle schools	85.9%		78.8	11^th of 165 public middle schools	93.3%	16	55.2	81.3	82.1	72.4	78.7	46.9	42.9	31.0	40.5	$10,283
Lynn Middle	Public	6-8	950 South Walnut St	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9445	507	52	9.8	99.8%	75 (14.8%)	12 (2.4%)	399 (78.7%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	16.6	167^th of 192 public middle schools	13.0%		21.2	127^th of 165 public middle schools	23.0%	40	24.8	30.6	28.0	33.8	30.6	20.4	8.8	7.4	12.2	$8,523
Zia Middle	Public	6-8	1300 West University Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9475	616	60	10.2	100.2%	98 (15.9%)	12 (1.9%)	494 (80.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	32.3	120^th of 192 public middle schools	37.5%		22.2	125^th of 165 public middle schools	24.2%	5	32.1	40.7	31.9	46.4	40.1	25.8	14.9	17.0	18.8	$8,805
La Academia Dolores Huerta	Public, Charter	6-8	400 West Bell Ave	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	La Academia Dolores Huerta	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-5800	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	39.6	102^nd of 192 public middle schools	46.9%		29.9	100^th of 165 public middle schools	39.4%	2		38.2	41.7	48.2	42.4				9.4	$10,699

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Middle

What district is Vista Middle in?

Las Cruces

Is Vista Middle a good school?

Vista Middle ranks 101^st of 192 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Vista Middle attend?

Students who attend Vista Middle usually go on to attend Arrowhead Park Early College High School

How many students attend Vista Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 574 students attended Vista Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Vista Middle?

Students at Vista Middle are 86% Hispanic, 9% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

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