Las Cruces Academy vs. Mesilla Valley Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Las Cruces Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Mesilla Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Las Cruces Academy offers a strong academic program with small classes.
We emphasize reading, writing, languages (Spanish & Mandarin Chinese), math (Singapore math), science, social studies, art, music, and physical activity.
Young children learn phonics to support their reading. We also support social development, encouraging students to take charge of many activities.
Some of our students started their own school newspaper; it was their idea and they have been doing the work.
We have many after school activities: clubs for theater, math, board games, engineering and Lego challenges, and American Sign Language.
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-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild learning difference
Year Founded
2007
1974
Students Body
Total Students
43 students
440 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
-
Kindergarten Students
5
20
Grade 1 Students
6
32
Grade 2 Students
5
27
Grade 3 Students
1
40
Grade 4 Students
7
42
Grade 5 Students
5
39
Grade 6 Students
7
46
Grade 7 Students
4
41
Grade 8 Students
-
48
Grade 9 Students
-
35
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
25
Grade 12 Students
-
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
86%
65%
Average Class Size
10
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:14
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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
$9,620
$6,250
Tuition Notes
Partial scholarships are available on a need basis.
Grade K-5 = $6035
Grades 6-8 = $6170 / Grades 9-12 =$6525
% on Financial Aid
10%
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$750
Acceptance Rate
80%
95%
Admissions Director
Lou Ellen Kay, Ph. D.
Scott Roley
Admissions Associate
n/a
Shannon Anderson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
American Sign Language, Board Games Club, Engineering Club, Lego Robotics, Math Club, Theater Club
Elem Bands, FFA, Plays and Musicals, Spanish Club, Students Leading through Service