Top Rankings
Rio Rancho Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 17,292 students in Rio Rancho Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Rio Rancho Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
21 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
17,292 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
1,098 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Rio Rancho Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 85 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Graduation Rate
87%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
698 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
192 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
9,989 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
62%
# Black Students
337 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
5,068 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
29%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
993 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
575
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
1,195
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,139
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,216
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,171
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,280
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,300
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,265
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,256
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,395
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,400
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,452
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,328
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,320
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,131 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$210 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,757
$14,520
Spending / Student
$12,131
$13,895
Best Rio Rancho Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Rancho High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7001 Chayote Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-2366
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-2366
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Cielo Azul Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Fruta Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2287 Lema Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Martin King Jr Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Nicklaus Dr Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-2575
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-2575
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Southern Blvd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-3305
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-3305
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Rio Rancho Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 Pepe Ortiz Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-0220
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-0220
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1010.
Enchanted Hills Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Obregon Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: #1111.
Ernest Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Stapleton Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-8473
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-8473
Grades: K-5
| 831 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #1414.
Sandia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2526
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #1515.
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Veranda Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-0229
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-0229
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #1616.
Colinas Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Night Sky Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1717.
Rio Rancho Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #1818.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 10th Street Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shining Stars Preschool
Special Education School
2100 Lionel Street Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Grades: PK
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 10th Street Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rio Rancho Public Schools School District?
Rio Rancho Public Schools School District manages 21 public schools serving 17,292 students.
What is the rank of Rio Rancho Public Schools School District?
Rio Rancho Public Schools School District is ranked #12 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho Public Schools School District?
58% of Rio Rancho Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rio Rancho Public Schools School District?
Rio Rancho Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Rio Rancho Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,131 is less than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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