Very Good
#243 of 864 schools in NM
Top 28% in state
Rio Grande Elementary
Elementary School · Hatch Valley · Hatch, NM
A Hatch Valley elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
940 EAST HERRERA, Hatch, NM 87937
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Grande Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
94.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rio Grande Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hatch), 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
$39,250
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$474/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hatch Valley
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Grande Elementary is listed in HATCH VALLEY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Grande Elementary
Rio Grande Elementary is a public elementary school in Hatch, NM, part of Hatch Valley, serving approximately 225 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Grande Elementary
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary serve?
Rio Grande Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Grande Elementary rank in NM?
Rio Grande Elementary ranks #243 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Rio Grande Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Grande Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Rio Grande Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Grande Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rio Grande Elementary a charter school?
No, Rio Grande Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Grande Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rio Grande Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Grande Elementary?
94.2% of students at Rio Grande Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (575) 267-8260
- Area population (ZIP 87937)
- 3,341
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 87937; 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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