Serving 146 students in grades 9-12, Rio Grande Preparatory Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 47% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute's student population of 146 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio Grande Preparatory Institute is 0.25, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
47%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rio Grande Preparatory Institute often compared to?
Rio Grande Preparatory Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Organ Mountain High School, Santa Teresa High School, Arrowhead Park Medical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Grande Preparatory Institute?
The graduation rate of Rio Grande Preparatory Institute is 47%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Rio Grande Preparatory Institute?
146 students attend Rio Grande Preparatory Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rio Grande Preparatory Institute students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Grande Preparatory Institute?
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Preparatory Institute offer ?
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rio Grande Preparatory Institute part of?
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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