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6.3 avg / 10

Rio Rancho School District

School District · Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Students: 16,725
Teachers (FTE): 771
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

20

11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,392

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.7:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#51 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,392

$5,579 vs New Mexico median

District size

16,725 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

About Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho is a Rio Rancho, New Mexico school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 16,725 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $13,392 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Rio Rancho demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Martin King JR Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Rio Rancho students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Rio Rancho, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 42.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Rio Rancho with test data.

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Rio Rancho
Total Enrollment
16,725
Teachers (FTE)
771
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho has 20 schools in total — 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Rio Rancho?

The average composite rating for Rio Rancho is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rio Rancho?

Rio Rancho spends $13,392 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Rio Rancho?

The average student-teacher ratio in Rio Rancho is 21.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Rio Rancho?

Martin King JR Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rio Rancho with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Rio Rancho?

Across schools in Rio Rancho with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Rio Rancho compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Rio Rancho has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
42.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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