Rio Rancho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 17,272 students in Rio Rancho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Rio Rancho School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Rio Rancho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
680 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
12%
# Asian Students
198 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
10,135 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
62%
# Black Students
352 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
4,902 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
28%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
993 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
612
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
1,064
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,262
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,176
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,247
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,249
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,316
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,251
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,248
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,306
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,488
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,371
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,351
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,331
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,145 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Rio Rancho School District?
Rio Rancho School District manages 21 public schools serving 17,272 students.
What is the rank of Rio Rancho School District?
Rio Rancho School District is ranked #30 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho School District?
59% of Rio Rancho School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rio Rancho School District?
Rio Rancho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Rio Rancho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,145 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 21 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 17,272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 20% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
