What grades does MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY serve?

MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the LAS CRUCES area.

Where is MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY located?

MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a urban school in LAS CRUCES, NM.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?

The student-teacher ratio at MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is 16.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in LAS CRUCES, NM?

Schools in LAS CRUCES include MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the LAS CRUCES area.

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Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

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LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

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Oct

Mon

Fall Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakEvent

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Oct

Mon

Educator Planning Day (No School for Students)Event

Oct

Mon

Educator Planning (Remote learning day)Staff DayDistrict-wide

There is no school.

Nov

Tue

Election Day (No School)Event

Nov

Wed

Family Holiday Lunch Prek-2ndHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

16.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

LAS CRUCES

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(575)527-6059

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

18 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1

Worse than average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

3.62

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.76999998

Nurses

1.08

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,965

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,752

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,049

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 69%Local 13%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$283,613

-0.8% 1yr+39.3% 5yr

Las Cruces, NM metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

35.7%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

18.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,118

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,744

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,516 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

573 (15%)

Autism

464 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

420 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

214 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

117 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break - No School

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Break

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

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Event

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Educator Planning Day (No School for Students)

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LAS CRUCES. Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School-Labor DayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Arrowhead Park Early College High School Fall Academic Award Event - SophomoresDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Arrowhead Park Early College High School Fall Academic Award Event - JuniorsDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	End of Quarter 1	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Educator Planning Day (No School for Students)	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Educator Planning (Remote learning day)District-wide There is no school.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day (No School)	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Family Holiday Lunch Prek-2ndDistrict-wide Tickets will be on sale from September 14th until October 23rd.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Holiday Lunch (3rd-5th grade only)District-wide Scheduled time will be announced soon.	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	DD Preschool Thanksgiving LunchDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Christmas PicsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Holiday Lunch (Kinder-2nd grade)District-wide Scheduled times will be announced soon.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Semester Exams (ODD Classes - 1, 3, 5, 7)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Semester Exams (EVEN Classes - 2, 4, 6)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Preschool Holiday Performance & Family Engagement ActivityDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Holiday Hoopla District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Holiday Sing-AlongDistrict-wide Flier to come	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of Fall Semester	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School-Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for winter break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Winter Break - No School District-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Site/District Professional Learning	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No ClassesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Spring Semester Starts	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day (no school)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Educator Planning (remote activities for students)	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Educator Planning Day - No classes for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Next Step Planning (Parent/Teacher Conferences)	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences - No classes for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of Quarter 3 Review the academic calendar for quarter dates and grade reporting details.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Holiday (No School) Review the school calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Educator Planning - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Educator Planning Day - No classes for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Educator Planning Day (No school for students)	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Semester Exams (ODD Classes - 1, 3, 5, 7)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Semester Exams (EVEN Classes - 2, 4, 6)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	End of Spring Semester Quarter 4	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Graduations Review the calendar for graduation ceremony details.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy

MESILLA VALLEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY currently enrolls 99 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in NM.