For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,876 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM are Eagle Ridge Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and The Ask Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rancho, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 19%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Rancho have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM include Eagle Ridge Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and The Ask Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM?
7 public middle schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho, NM?
Rio Rancho, NM public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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