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Sandia Vista Elementary School

6800 Franklin Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandia Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sandia Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sandia Vista Elementary School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
690 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sandia Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandia Vista Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#123 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sandia Vista Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sandia Vista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandia Vista Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandia Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandia Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandia Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Sandia Vista Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Sandia Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Sandia Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Double Eagle Elementary School, Vista Grande Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Sandia Vista Elementary School?
690 students attend Sandia Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sandia Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandia Vista Elementary School?
Sandia Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandia Vista Elementary School offer ?
Sandia Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandia Vista Elementary School part of?
Sandia Vista Elementary School is part of Rio Rancho School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandia Vista Elementary School located?
Sandia Vista Elementary School is located in the Lomas Encantadas neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM.

School Reviews
5   2/4/2021
This school has been great for my 5th grader! We moved from APS and my son couldn''t be happier.
- Posted by Parent - Kristina
1   5/19/2020
Eight years (two kids), three principles, and a new one next year. Out of eight years dealing with this school, my kids had three good teachers. I am so happy to try a new school for my son. My family leaves this school after eight years with far more negative experiences, than positive.
- Posted by Parent - Donovan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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