Very Good
#228 of 864 schools in NM
Top 26% in state
Ruidoso Middle
Middle School · Ruidoso · Ruidoso, NM
A middle school in Ruidoso, NM where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 HORTON CIRCLE, Ruidoso, NM 88345
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruidoso Middle score 32% 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 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ruidoso Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,008
Median home value
$232,400
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Ruidoso
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruidoso Middle is listed in RUIDOSO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruidoso Middle
Ruidoso Middle is a public middle school in Ruidoso, NM, part of Ruidoso, serving approximately 388 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruidoso Middle
What grades does Ruidoso Middle serve?
Ruidoso Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ruidoso Middle?
Ruidoso Middle has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruidoso Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruidoso Middle rank in NM?
Ruidoso Middle ranks #228 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ruidoso Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruidoso Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Ruidoso Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruidoso Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ruidoso Middle a charter school?
No, Ruidoso Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruidoso Middle a Title I school?
No, Ruidoso Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruidoso Middle?
51.0% of students at Ruidoso Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (575) 257-4051
- Area population (ZIP 88345)
- 7,747
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 88345; 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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