Needs Improvement
#837 of 864 schools in NM
Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Elementary School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM
A Rio Rancho elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1500 VERANDA RD SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maggie Cordova Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maggie Cordova Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Martin King JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Joe Harris ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #19 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
Maggie Cordova Elementary School is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maggie Cordova Elementary School
Maggie Cordova Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maggie Cordova Elementary School
What grades does Maggie Cordova Elementary School serve?
Maggie Cordova Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
Maggie Cordova Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maggie Cordova Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maggie Cordova Elementary School rank in NM?
Maggie Cordova Elementary School ranks #837 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Maggie Cordova Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maggie Cordova Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maggie Cordova Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Maggie Cordova Elementary School a charter school?
No, Maggie Cordova Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maggie Cordova Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Maggie Cordova Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maggie Cordova Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Maggie Cordova Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (505) 994-0229
- 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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