Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo's student population of 354 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo's ranking?
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo is ranked #278 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo?
354 students attend Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo?
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo offer ?
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo part of?
Amy Biehl Community School At Rancho Viejo is part of Santa Fe School District.
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