New Mexico Connections Academy vs. Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Should I attend New Mexico Connections Academy or Rio Rancho Cyber Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Mexico Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,302 students in grades 4-12, New Mexico Connections Academy 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 298 students in grades 6-12, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-12
6-12
Total Students
1,302 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#41 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
≥50%
Graduation Rate
43%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
46
-
Grade 5 Students
49
-
Grade 6 Students
89
37
Grade 7 Students
138
43
Grade 8 Students
167
43
Grade 9 Students
254
45
Grade 10 Students
189
56
Grade 11 Students
175
37
Grade 12 Students
195
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
6%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
55%
43%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
30%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%