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#571 of 864 schools in NM
Sandia Vista Elementary
Elementary School · Rio Rancho · Rio Rancho, NM
A Rio Rancho elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
6800 FRANKLIN RD NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandia Vista Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2015, reaching 46% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
23.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandia Vista 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
$90,973
Median home value
$280,600
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87144; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoval Academy of Bilingual EducationCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Vista Grande ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| La Escuelita Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK | 3.1 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Wd Carroll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | 3.1 mi | 377 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rio Rancho
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Sandia Vista Elementary is listed in RIO RANCHO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandia Vista Elementary
Sandia Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Rio Rancho, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #571 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandia Vista Elementary
What grades does Sandia Vista Elementary serve?
Sandia Vista Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sandia Vista Elementary?
Sandia Vista Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandia Vista Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandia Vista Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandia Vista Elementary rank in NM?
Sandia Vista Elementary ranks #571 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sandia Vista Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandia Vista Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sandia Vista Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandia Vista Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandia Vista Elementary a charter school?
No, Sandia Vista Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandia Vista Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sandia Vista Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandia Vista Elementary?
23.6% of students at Sandia Vista 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (505) 338-2526
- Area population (ZIP 87144)
- 49,976
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 87144; 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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