Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,820 students in Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
250 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
12%
# Asian Students
24 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
987 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
62%
# Black Students
8 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
520 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
29%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
137
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
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 $15,742 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,947 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,820 students.
What is the rank of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District is ranked #72 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
54% of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District?
Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Ruidoso Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,947 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,820 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 5% in NM)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
