MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

School Overview
Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School (MVAMS), located in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Designed to serve students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional approach to learning, the school focuses on creating an environment that supports academic recovery and student engagement. By offering smaller class sizes and a more intimate campus setting, the school aims to address the unique social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body that might otherwise be overlooked in a larger, comprehensive middle school environment.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the district's academic standards while emphasizing individual growth and flexible instructional strategies. MVAMS places a strong priority on fostering a supportive school culture, aiming to build strong relationships between staff and students to boost morale and attendance. By providing a pathway tailored to students who require a different pace or style of instruction, Mesilla Valley Alternative Middle School serves as a vital resource for families seeking an alternative path to success within the Las Cruces community.
94
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White42
Hispanic48
Black1
Asian1
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    48 (51.1%)
  • White
    42 (44.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.1%)
  • Black
    1 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAS CRUCES
Phone: (575)527-6059
Website: http://mvla.lcps.net/o/mvla
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 632
Grade 730
Grade 832
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4143.6%
Male5356.4%