Very Good
#169 of 864 schools in NM
Top 19% in state
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Elementary School · Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education · Rio Rancho, NM
A charter elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4321 FULCRUM WAY NE SUITE A, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
Based on 11 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Wd Carroll ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Vista Grande ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| Enchanted Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 641 | 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.
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,553NCES 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.
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is listed in SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is a public elementary school in Rio Rancho, NM, part of Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, serving approximately 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education
What grades does Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education serve?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education rank in NM?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education ranks #169 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education a charter school?
Yes, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education a Title I school?
No, Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education?
57.9% of students at Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education 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
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sandoval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (505) 771-0555
- Area population (ZIP 87144)
- 49,976
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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