Below Average
#713 of 864 schools in NM
Independence High School
High School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM
A Rio Rancho high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
421 QUANTUM RD NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 36.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Independence High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 19 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence High School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ask AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,554 | Compare → |
| Rio Rancho Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Sandia View AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #14 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
Independence High School is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence High School
Independence High School is a public high school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence High School
What grades does Independence High School serve?
Independence High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Independence High School?
Independence High School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence High School rank in NM?
Independence High School ranks #713 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Independence High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Independence High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Independence High School a charter school?
No, Independence High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence High School a Title I school?
No, Independence High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence High School?
56.4% of students at Independence High School 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Phone
- (505) 338-4658
- 4-Year Graduation
- 36.0%
- 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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