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School Comparison

VISTA MIDDLE
vs.
MESA MIDDLE

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

VISTA MIDDLE
MESA MIDDLE
  • MESA MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than VISTA MIDDLE (2041:1 vs. 321:1).
  • MESA MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than VISTA MIDDLE (61 vs. 36).
  • MESA MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than VISTA MIDDLE (263 vs. 246).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

MESA MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than VISTA MIDDLE (263 vs. 246).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

VISTA MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than MESA MIDDLE (20 vs. 16).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

MESA MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than VISTA MIDDLE (61 vs. 36).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

MESA MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than VISTA MIDDLE (2041:1 vs. 321:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
VISTA MIDDLE
$14,612.88
MESA MIDDLE
$14,612.88
Local revenue share
VISTA MIDDLE
13.1%
MESA MIDDLE
13.1%
State revenue share
VISTA MIDDLE
69.4%
MESA MIDDLE
69.4%
Federal revenue share
VISTA MIDDLE
17.5%
MESA MIDDLE
17.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
VISTA MIDDLE
39.9%
MESA MIDDLE
39.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Doña Ana County
$55,663
Doña Ana County
$55,663
Poverty rate
Doña Ana County
22.2%
Doña Ana County
22.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Doña Ana County
31.4%
Doña Ana County
31.4%
Unemployment rate
Doña Ana County
4.9%
Doña Ana County
4.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.