Mesilla Valley Christian School vs. Las Cruces Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Mesilla Valley Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
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Student Body
Las Cruces Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Overview
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.
Las Cruces Catholic School is a premier leader in Catholic education and academic excellence.
Our mission, therefore, is to develop and nurture responsible individuals who will participate actively in a faith community, and willingly serve the needs of brothers and sisters of our human family to the best of their ability.
The children of the Las Cruces Catholic school are prepared spiritually, morally, academically, and physically to meet life's challenges as compassionate Christian leaders.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning difference
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Year Founded
1974
1927
Students Body
Total Students
440 students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
20
25
Grade 1 Students
32
23
Grade 2 Students
27
32
Grade 3 Students
40
31
Grade 4 Students
42
33
Grade 5 Students
39
25
Grade 6 Students
46
22
Grade 7 Students
41
33
Grade 8 Students
48
17
Grade 9 Students
35
-
Grade 10 Students
25
-
Grade 11 Students
25
-
Grade 12 Students
20
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
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Average Class Size
20
15
Number of AP Classes
1
3
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:7
Average ACT score
24
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress code is based upon modesty and Christian values )
(Dress code is based upon modesty and Christian values )
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Sep. 1
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,250
$6,250
Tuition Notes
Grade K-5 = $6035
Grades 6-8 = $6170 / Grades 9-12 =$6525
Family member discounts
Tuition Assistance/Scholarships available
% on Financial Aid
15%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
n/a
Acceptance Rate
95%
n/a
Admissions Director
Scott Roley
Adrian Galaz
Admissions Associate
Shannon Anderson
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
6
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Elem Bands, FFA, Plays and Musicals, Spanish Club, Students Leading through Service
Ballet Folklorico, Praise Band, Robotics