Excellent
#20 of 864 schools in NM
Top 2% in state
Red River Valley Charter School
Elementary School · Red River Valley Charter School · Red River, NM
A charter elementary school in Red River, NM where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 742, Red River, NM 87558
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red River Valley Charter School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2014, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 14 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red River Valley Charter 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red River), 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
$46,794
Median home value
$429,500
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Red River Valley Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Red River Valley Charter School is listed in RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red River Valley Charter School
Red River Valley Charter School is a public elementary school in Red River, NM, part of Red River Valley Charter School, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red River Valley Charter School
What grades does Red River Valley Charter School serve?
Red River Valley Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Red River Valley Charter School?
Red River Valley Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red River Valley Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red River Valley Charter School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red River Valley Charter School rank in NM?
Red River Valley Charter School ranks #20 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Red River Valley Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red River Valley Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Red River Valley Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red River Valley Charter School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Red River Valley Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Red River Valley Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Red River Valley Charter School a Title I school?
No, Red River Valley Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red River Valley Charter School?
98.9% of students at Red River Valley Charter 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (575) 754-6117
- Area population (ZIP 87558)
- 1,050
- Area median age
- 60.4
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 87558; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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