MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL

MESA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 611 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, MESA MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MESA MIDDLE School, located at 7225 Jornada Rd North in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle-level education designed to support students during the critical transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on both academic rigor and social-emotional development, MESA MIDDLE aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in higher education and the workforce.

The school environment at Mesa emphasizes community engagement and student involvement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support services to foster a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the broader Las Cruces school system, the campus leverages district resources to implement modern curricula and technology integration. Families and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative contact information are encouraged to visit their official website for real-time updates and school policy details.

For more information, contact MESA MIDDLE at (575) 627-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7225 JORNADA RD NORTH
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
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MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 611 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAS CRUCES
Total Students:
611
Teachers:
37.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 611 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MESA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.2%
White
13.1%
Black or African American
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.