Ruidoso School District
School District · Ruidoso, New Mexico
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Ruidoso?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ruidoso as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
White Mountain Elementary
Ruidoso · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ruidoso High
Ruidoso · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#33 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above 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
The short answer
Ruidoso ranks #33 of 88 New Mexico districts by overall school rating. Ruidoso's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ruidoso Middle (7.2/10), White Mountain Elementary (6.7/10), and Ruidoso High (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Ruidoso
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruidoso Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | White Mountain Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ruidoso High | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.8/10, Ruidoso demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ruidoso Middle, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ruidoso students show an average math proficiency of 25.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Ruidoso with test data.
Schools in Ruidoso
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 6.8/10. 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?
Ruidoso Middle is the highest-rated school in Ruidoso with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ruidoso?
Across schools in Ruidoso with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.7% 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 Ruidoso compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Ruidoso has an average school rating of 6.8/10 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 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.5%
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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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