Rio Rancho Cyber Academy vs. New Mexico Connections Academy
Should I attend Rio Rancho Cyber Academy or New Mexico Connections 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
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
New Mexico Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
4-12
Total Students
298 students
1,302 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
18%
Graduation Rate
98%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
46
Grade 5 Students
-
49
Grade 6 Students
37
89
Grade 7 Students
43
138
Grade 8 Students
43
167
Grade 9 Students
45
254
Grade 10 Students
56
189
Grade 11 Students
37
175
Grade 12 Students
37
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
7%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
43%
55%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
43%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
