Needs Improvement
#857 of 864 schools in NM
Rio Gallinas School
Elementary School · West Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NM
A West Las Vegas charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2730 ROMERO ST, Las Vegas, NM 87701
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 39.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Gallinas School score 18% proficient, which is below 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 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2016, reaching 18% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rio Gallinas 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Las Vegas), 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
$48,115
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis E. Armijo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–1 | 0.1 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Don Cecilio Martinez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–3 | 0.7 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Tony Serna Jr. ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 4 | 0.9 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 73 | 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.
West Las Vegas
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Gallinas School is listed in WEST LAS VEGAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Gallinas School
Rio Gallinas School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NM, part of West Las Vegas, serving approximately 79 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 39.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Gallinas School
What grades does Rio Gallinas School serve?
Rio Gallinas School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rio Gallinas School?
Rio Gallinas School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Gallinas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Gallinas School is 39.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Gallinas School rank in NM?
Rio Gallinas School ranks #857 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Rio Gallinas School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Gallinas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Rio Gallinas School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Gallinas School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rio Gallinas School a charter school?
Yes, Rio Gallinas School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Rio Gallinas School a Title I school?
No, Rio Gallinas School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Gallinas School?
100.0% of students at Rio Gallinas 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- San Miguel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (505) 426-2311
- Area population (ZIP 87701)
- 17,864
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 87701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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