MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
94 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic | 48 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic48 (51.1%)
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White42 (44.7%)
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Two or More2 (2.1%)
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Black1 (1.1%)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 32 |
| Grade 7 | 30 |
| Grade 8 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 41 | 43.6% |
| Male | 53 | 56.4% |
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