WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/west-las-vegas-middle-school

296 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

W. Las Vegas Middle School, located at 1024 South Pacific in Las Vegas, New Mexico, serves as a key educational institution within the West Las Vegas Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of middle school students during a critical transitional period in their lives. By providing a structured environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while supporting individual student growth.

Beyond its academic focus, W. Las Vegas Middle School plays a significant role in the local community of Las Vegas, NM. The school is committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-led initiatives that promote school spirit and community engagement. With its location in the heart of the community, the school works closely with families and stakeholders to ensure a supportive network that helps students navigate their adolescent years successfully.

296

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

116.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	267
Two or More	1

Hispanic
267 (90.2 %)
White
28 (9.5 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEST LAS VEGAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)426-2541
Website:	http://www.wlvs.k12.nm.us/o/wlvs/page/west-las-vegas-middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 112