Las Vegas City School District

901 Douglas Avenue
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,121 students in Las Vegas City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Las Vegas City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
6 Schools
920 Schools
# Students
1,121 Students
310,878 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
22,985 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Las Vegas City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#96 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
24%
31%
34%
30-34%
33%
(20-21)
80-84%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.56
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
90%
63%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
7%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,000 is higher than the state median of $15,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,146 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,000
$15,100
Spending / Student
$23,146
$14,450

Best Las Vegas City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mike Sena Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12 County Road A-1
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5750
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Gr: 4-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5710
Gr: 7-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Los Ninos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mountain View Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5720
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Robertson High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 5th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5770
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Lvcs Early Childhood
1022 9th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5780
Gr: K

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Las Vegas City School District?
Las Vegas City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,121 students.
What is the rank of Las Vegas City School District?
Las Vegas City School District is ranked #94 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Vegas City School District?
90% of Las Vegas City School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Las Vegas City School District?
Las Vegas City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Las Vegas City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,146 is higher than the state median of $14,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,121 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 80-84% (Top 30% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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