Rio Rancho School District
School District · Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
16,725
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
20
11 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
16,725
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Evaluating Rio Rancho?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rio Rancho as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
Rio Rancho · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rio Rancho High
Rio Rancho · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eagle Ridge Middle
Rio Rancho · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#84 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
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
The short answer
Rio Rancho ranks #84 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Rio Rancho's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rio Rancho Cyber Academy (7.6/10), Rio Rancho High (6.0/10), and Eagle Ridge Middle (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Rio Rancho schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Rio Rancho
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho Cyber Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Eagle Ridge Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Cleveland High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Colinas Del Norte Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Sandia Vista Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Rio Rancho Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Mountain View Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Ernest Stapleton Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Vista Grande Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,392 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Rio Rancho demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Rio Rancho students show an average math proficiency of 42.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Rio Rancho with test data.
Schools in Rio Rancho
20 schoolsElementary Schools11
Middle Schools4
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Rio Rancho
- Total Enrollment
- 16,725
- Teachers (FTE)
- 771
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho's district-level spending was $13,392 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy is the highest-rated school in Rio Rancho with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Rio Rancho?
Across schools in Rio Rancho with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. 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 5.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
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- Roswell (22)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
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- Los Lunas (16)
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- Deming (13)
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- Grants (12)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- Lovington (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Silver City (9)
- Taos (9)
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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