Mesilla Valley Christian Schools
School Notes Overview:
Mesilla Valley Christian Schools was established in 1974 as a parent-governed, independent, nondenominational K-12 Christian school to serve the educational needs of young people in the beautiful Mesilla Valley of southwestern New Mexico. MVCS uses primarily the Abeka, Bob Jones, and ACSI textbooks - as well as several secular publishers such as Saxon Math for grades K-5. A site-based, teacher-directed curriculum guide that is updated annually drives our instructional program, which is overseen, by the curriculum and Education Committee of the board. The purpose of Mesilla Valley Christian Schools is to assist parents in their God-given responsibility to train their children to become disciples of Christ, serving our Savior daily in every aspect of life. ...
School Overview:
Mesilla Valley Christian Schools |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Christian Schools International (CSI) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Dona Ana County, NM | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 498 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NM) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 44% | 42% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 21 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 42 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 33 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers | |
This School |
(NM) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 173 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Mesilla Valley Christian Schools was established in 1974 as a parent-governed, independent, nondenominational K-12 Christian school to serve the educational needs of young people in the beautiful Mesilla Valley of southwestern New Mexico. MVCS uses primarily the Abeka, Bob Jones, and ACSI textbooks - as well as several secular publishers such as Saxon Math for grades K-5. A site-based, teacher-directed curriculum guide that is updated annually drives our instructional program, which is overseen, by the curriculum and Education Committee of the board. The purpose of Mesilla Valley Christian Schools is to assist parents in their God-given responsibility to train their children to become disciples of Christ, serving our Savior daily in every aspect of life.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
In the News:
- SonBlazers win opener in OT (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 07:06:20 am
LAS CRUCES — It was hardly Willis Reed in the first game of the season.But the Mesilla Valley Christian Schools boys basketball team missed senior guard Cody Correa for most of the second half. - City puts sign code changes on hold (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 06:10:17 am
LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces City Council balked Monday on proposed changes to the city's outdoor sign ordinance, saying that further research and more public input is needed before any decisions can - Area briefs (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 06:07:21 am
Knights take down RuidosoThe Oñate volleyball team beat Ruidoso 25-20, 25-19, 25-12.The Knights were led by Brianna Lara's 26 digs, Juli Reynolds' 11 kills and Cindelle Rodriguez's 17 - Video Extra: LCPS prepares for presidential address (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on September 5, 2009 at 04:21:18 am
Check out Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher's "I Pledge" video from You Tube. It's causing some buzz across the internet ahead of Obama's address. - LCPS prepares for presidential address (Las Cruces Sun-News)
posted on September 4, 2009 at 02:27:39 pm
LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County parents are being given the chance to "opt out" their children from watching a 15- to 20-minute back-to-school address by President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (88001) | School Zip (88001) |
(NM) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,505 people | 1,814,374 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 27 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $23,114 | $38,590 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.5 rooms | 5.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 66% / 34% |
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