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5.8 avg / 10

Ruidoso School District

School District · Ruidoso, New Mexico

Students: 1,782
Teachers (FTE): 131
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,052

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

New Mexico rank

#62 of 88

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below New Mexico avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,052

$3,919 vs New Mexico median

District size

1,782 students

Much larger than New Mexico median

About Ruidoso

Ruidoso is a Ruidoso, New Mexico school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $15,052 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Ruidoso demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sierra Vista Primary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Ruidoso students show an average math proficiency of 21.7% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 21.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.8%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Ruidoso with test data.

Schools in Ruidoso

4 schools

District Details

State
New Mexico
City
Ruidoso
Total Enrollment
1,782
Teachers (FTE)
131
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ruidoso?

Ruidoso has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ruidoso?

The average composite rating for Ruidoso is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ruidoso?

Ruidoso spends $15,052 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Ruidoso?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ruidoso is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ruidoso?

Sierra Vista Primary is the highest-rated school in Ruidoso with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Ruidoso?

Across schools in Ruidoso with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ruidoso compare to other districts in New Mexico?

Ruidoso has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
21.7%
ELA Proficiency
45.8%

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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