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#485 of 864 schools in NM
Eagle Ridge Middle
Middle School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM
A Rio Rancho middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
800 FRUTA ROAD, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eagle Ridge Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 37% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eagle Ridge Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rio Rancho), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,278
Median home value
$262,800
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Mountain View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 902 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rio Rancho
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #4 of 20
- District spending per student
- $13,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eagle Ridge Middle is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eagle Ridge Middle
Eagle Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 777 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eagle Ridge Middle
What grades does Eagle Ridge Middle serve?
Eagle Ridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Middle?
Eagle Ridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Middle is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eagle Ridge Middle rank in NM?
Eagle Ridge Middle ranks #485 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Eagle Ridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Eagle Ridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eagle Ridge Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Ridge Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eagle Ridge Middle a charter school?
No, Eagle Ridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eagle Ridge Middle a Title I school?
No, Eagle Ridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Ridge Middle?
46.8% of students at Eagle Ridge Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.5%
- Phone
- (505) 892-6630
- Area population (ZIP 87124)
- 58,402
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87124; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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