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West Las Vegas Public Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

179 Bridge St.
Las Vegas, NM 87701
San Miguel County
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PH: (505) 426-2311

Grades K-12
1946 students
10 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

56% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science

76% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math

47% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

54% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science

52% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

38% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

55% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science

47% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

44% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science

27% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math

12% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

46% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science

14% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math

12% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

43% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science

12% (2007)

13% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math

13% (2007)

11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading

33% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science

26% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math

16% (2007)

10% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

NMSBA Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	67%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	56%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	29%
English language learners	56%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	73%
Male	77%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	77%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	57%
English language learners	78%

Math	This District
All Students	47%
Female	35%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	36%
English language learners	47%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	54%

Science	This District
All Students	52%
Female	43%
Male	60%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	50%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	18%
English language learners	36%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	32%
English language learners	51%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	42%
Male	51%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	46%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	32%
English language learners	45%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	30%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Students with disabilities	16%
English language learners	33%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	44%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	25%
English language learners	34%

Science	This District
All Students	27%
Female	27%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	20%
English language learners	19%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	10%
Male	15%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	8%
American Indian	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	10%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	8%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	46%
Female	53%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	9%
English language learners	32%

Science	This District
All Students	14%
Female	13%
Male	15%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Students with disabilities	4%
English language learners	8%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	10%
Male	14%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Students with disabilities	4%
English language learners	5%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	43%
Female	52%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	39%

Science	This District
All Students	12%
Female	13%
Male	10%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	n/a
White	21%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Students with disabilities	0%
English language learners	7%

Math	This District
All Students	13%
Female	14%
Male	11%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	13%
American Indian	n/a
White	7%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Students with disabilities	0%
English language learners	12%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	36%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	16%
English language learners	27%

Science	This District
All Students	26%
Female	20%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	26%
Students with disabilities	16%
English language learners	21%

Math	This District
All Students	16%
Female	14%
Male	17%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	16%
Students with disabilities	16%
English language learners	10%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 in reading, math and science.
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.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

35% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math

14% (2007)

7% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

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

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	35%
Female	39%
Male	31%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	27%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	18%
Male	10%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	12%
American Indian	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	14%
Students with disabilities	5%
English language learners	8%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	93%	54%
White, not Hispanic	6%	31%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	97%	56%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,118	$11,071

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	48%	53%
Student and staff support	16%	12%
Administration	13%	12%
Other expenditures	23%	23%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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