Cornerstone Christian Academy vs. Mesilla Valley Christian School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
Mesilla Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Student Body
Overview
Cornerstone Christian Academy was established to meet the educational Cornerstone Academy needs of children in a Christ centered environment, with dedicated Christian teachers in a spiritual academic atmosphere.
For students in kindergarten, our teachers use curriculum from the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.
This program is superior in teaching the younger children to read.
For 1st through 8th grades CCA uses the Abeka Christian Curriculum and 9th-12th we use the Accelerated Christian Education program, which is an individually prescribed curriculum based on biblical philosophy. We are a college prepatory school
Mesilla Valley Christian School was established in 1974 as an independent, nondenominational K-12Christianschool to serve the educational needs of young people inthebeautiful Mesilla Valley of southwestern New Mexico.
MVCS uses primarilyAbeka, Bob Jones, and ACSI textbooks -as well as several secular publishers as part of ourcurriculum.
A site-based, teacher-directed curriculum guide which is updated annually drives our instructional program. This program is over seenby our Curriculum & Education Committee comprised of faculty, board members, parents and alumi.
The purpose of Mesilla Valley Christian School is to assist parents in their God-given responsibility to train their children to become followers of Christ, serving our Savior daily in every aspect of life.
MVCS offeres a full fine arts and athletic program as well as a wide variety of co-curricular activities for our students.
Grades Offered
PK-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild learning difference
Year Founded
2004
1974
Students Body
Total Students
120 students
423 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
15
20
Grade 1 Students
10
27
Grade 2 Students
12
40
Grade 3 Students
12
42
Grade 4 Students
13
35
Grade 5 Students
10
43
Grade 6 Students
12
39
Grade 7 Students
8
46
Grade 8 Students
6
42
Grade 9 Students
4
25
Grade 10 Students
2
25
Grade 11 Students
2
21
Grade 12 Students
2
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
65%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:13
Average ACT score
n/a
22
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(Dress code is based upon modesty and Christian values )
(Dress code is based upon modesty and Christian values )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sep. 1
Tuition Cost
$3,725
$6,250
Tuition Notes
The tuition is an annual tuition. monthly payments may be made on a nine-month schedule.
Grade K-5 = $6035
Grades 6-8 = $6170 / Grades 9-12 =$6525
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
n/a
Dr. John Foreman
Admissions Associate
n/a
Shannon Anderson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Athletics, Evangelistic outreach, Orchestra Ensemble, Teens for Life
Elem Bands, FFA, Plays and Musicals, Spanish Club, Students Leading through Service