Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School serves 31 students in grades 7-8.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
90%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
67%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School?
31 students attend Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School offer ?
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School part of?
Mesilla Alt. Program Middle School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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