Middle Schools in Rio Rancho

The middle schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a diverse range of academic opportunities. The data analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and relatively lower-performing schools, with Mountain View Middle standing out as the clear academic leader in the area.

Rio Rancho Middle School and Mountain View Middle have consistently maintained strong rankings and ratings over the past three school years, suggesting a sustained focus on academic excellence. Mountain View Middle is the highest-ranked middle school in the area, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the state averages in all tested subjects, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

The data also reveals significant socioeconomic diversity among the middle schools, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 13.77% at Mountain View Middle to 100% at Eagle Ridge Middle. This disparity may have implications for resource allocation and targeted support programs. Additionally, while the middle schools generally outperformed the state averages, Mathematics proficiency rates were lower compared to English Language Arts and Science, suggesting an area for improvement across the district.