Top Rankings
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,830 students in Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% 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
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
1,830 Students
323,045 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
22,283 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
258 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
12%
# Asian Students
20 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
982 Students
199,954 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
62%
# Black Students
10 Students
5,608 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
523 Students
67,116 Students
% White Students
29%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
123
21,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
21,641
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
22,428
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
22,784
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
22,876
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
23,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
24,024
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
134
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,656 is higher than the state median of $14,531. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,870 is less than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,656
$14,531
Spending / Student
$13,870
$13,905
Best Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Grades: 3-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,830 students.
What is the rank of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District is ranked #72 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
54% of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,870 is less than the state median of $13,905. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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