RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE vs EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES
EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES has a higher overall rating of 7.8/10 compared to 6.0/10. EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES is significantly larger with 343 students, about 2.3× the size of RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE (148). In math proficiency, EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES leads at 42.0%.
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RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE
Mesilla, NM
6.0/10
High School9th – 12th
148 students
EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES
Las Cruces, NM
7.8/10
School4th – 10thCharter
343 students
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| Metric | RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE | EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.5 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | — |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 44.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #497 of 874 | #128 of 874 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE | EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.5% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 7.5% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE | EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 4th – 10th |
| Enrollment | 148 | 343 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 108.8% | 44.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 40–49% | — |
| District | LAS CRUCES | EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCES |
| City | Mesilla | Las Cruces |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mesilla (88046) | Las Cruces (88011) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,300 | $75,139 |
| Median Home Value | $253,000 | $315,100 |
| Median Rent | — | $1,053 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 42.4% | 55.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 10.4% |
| Avg Commute | — | 20 min |