D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 950 SOUTH WALNUT ST, Mesilla Park, NM 88001
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 3% proficient · 14th percentile in New Mexico
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
99
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 26th percentile, math 1st percentile among New Mexico middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%60/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −55 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−10 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−19 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%5%reading -11 pts, math -31 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%3%reading -5 pts, math -14 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income22%3%reading -4 pts, math -14 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 950 SOUTH WALNUT ST
City Mesilla Park
ZIP Code 88001
District 3501500
NCES School ID 350150001078
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 88001

Understanding the community around Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,701
Per Capita Income $18,336
Poverty Rate 32.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 81.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,800
Median Rent $816
Owner-Occupied 41.6%
Renter-Occupied 58.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 53.5%
White 41.4%
Black 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 99
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy has 99 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy serve?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy receive per student?
Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy receives $13,226 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy in 88001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,958
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
58.4%

Other Schools in 88001

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026