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W Las Vegas Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 286 students

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4 reviews of this school


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Posted December 2, 2009

this is a great school with nice teachers!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 8, 2009

Teaching staff-- five stars counslors and principals-- three star's and secretarial staff --five stars
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2007

The school facilities have been under going a lot of good changes. The faculty needs a facelift and if we can succeed at getting those test scores in range, we will be doing well. My daughter likes the students for the most part but there is still alot of prejudice. I hope that will some day change.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2007

I am a student at WLVMS and I love it. The principal and vice principal are doing a lot to make our svhool look nice.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
18%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
13%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students35%
Female36%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current26%
English Language Learner Exited43%

Reading

All Students46%
Female53%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Current29%
English Language Learner Exited59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students28%
Female29%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current12%
English Language Learner Exited37%

Reading

All Students48%
Female49%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities27%
English Language Learner Current28%
English Language Learner Exited59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students29%
Female33%
Male26%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities6%
English Language Learner Current8%
English Language Learner Exited38%

Reading

All Students43%
Female53%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities11%
English Language Learner Current12%
English Language Learner Exited51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 96% 56%
White 3% 29%
Black 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1024 South Pacific
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone: (505) 426-2541

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