Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Summary:

Puesta Del Sol Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of 597 students. The school is part of the Rio Rancho school district, which is ranked 30th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Puesta Del Sol Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Rio Rancho district and the state of New Mexico in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates of 34% in English Language Arts, 21% in Mathematics, and 31% in Science, compared to the district's 50%, 37%, and 55%, respectively, and the state's 39%, 25%, and 36%. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Ernest Stapleton Elementary, Maggie Cordova Elementary, Martin King Junior Elementary, and Joe Harris Elementary, which have free/reduced-lunch rates ranging from 16% to 37%.

The nearby Rio Rancho schools consistently outperform Puesta Del Sol Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates, higher state rankings, and lower percentages of students from low-income backgrounds. Similarly, several elementary schools in the Albuquerque school district, such as Seven Bar Elementary, Sierra Vista Elementary, and Ventana Ranch Elementary, generally perform better than Puesta Del Sol Elementary on academic measures, despite serving higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 450 Southern Blvd SE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87124


(505) 994-3305

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,908 Help


Students who attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle
High:    Rio Rancho High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.3%
White:
22.8%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Puesta Del Sol Elementary ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 9th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.3%), White (22.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puesta Del Sol Elementary is 11.6, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puesta Del Sol Elementary is $8,908, which is the 5th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Rio Rancho School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Puesta Del Sol Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Puesta Del Sol Elementary 244th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Puesta Del Sol Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rio Rancho:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho 30th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Puesta Del Sol Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.36 124th 389 68.1%
2006 75.62 73rd 390 81.3%
2007 57.79 155th 398 61.1%
2008 54.22 164th 405 59.5%
2009 54.26 173rd 411 57.9%
2010 55.51 171st 419 59.2%
2011 49.84 192nd 402 52.2%
2012 64.43 130th 398 67.3%
2013 64.29 123rd 412 70.1%
2014 66.45 127th 442 71.3%
2015 66.91 99th 421 76.5%
2016 43.92 207th 410 49.5%
2017 38.82 217th 374 42.0%
2018 41.45 206th 383 46.2%
2019 38.99 231st 396 41.7%
2022 34.63 247th 420 41.2%
2023 32.64 294th 435 32.4%
2024 39.39 244th 433 43.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.74 90th 91 1.1%
2023 13.07 81st 83 2.4%
2024 26.10 30th 35 14.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.11 87th 98 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 232nd 356 34.8%
2019 35.55 242nd 361 33.0%
2022 40.20 200th 410 51.2%
2023 38.02 273rd 426 35.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 210th 339 38.1%
2019 36.88 212th 343 38.2%
2022 29.11 260th 395 34.2%
2023 35.69 254th 390 34.9%
2024 37.60 227th 393 42.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 192nd 333 42.3%
2019 33.95 227th 337 32.6%
2022 31.08 234th 392 40.3%
2023 27.22 309th 414 25.4%
2024 38.64 236th 410 42.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.74 171st 329 48.0%
2019 41.92 186th 320 41.9%
2022 31.78 238th 389 38.8%
2023 23.75 321st 395 18.7%
2024 32.81 264th 390 32.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.87 11th 64 82.8%
2022 58.60 35th 99 64.6%
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Rank History for White students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.80 167th 187 10.7%
2019 15.04 187th 199 6.0%
2022 24.64 279th 325 14.2%
2023 33.67 281st 413 32.0%
2024 32.70 193rd 293 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Puesta Del Sol Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 12, 2018

Open Quote Horrible staff and principal Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Open Quote In the not quite a month that my child has been in 1st grade here I am extremely concerned in the lack of challenge of material they are teaching the students. My child first of all gets no homework which doesn't bother me so much as to what he tells me he is learning whereas even though I see his teacher everyday she still doesn't bother to tell me exactly what they are learning. According to my child what he is "learning" is what he knew prior to even starting kindergarten. It's a good thing I work with my child every day after school and on weekends for a couple of hours, I feel sorry for the parents of the children and the children themselves whose parents aren't able to do so because this school is definitely setting them up for failure. If we weren't going to move out of state shortly I would 100% be changing my child's school. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars is because I'm hoping things will pick up very soon...fingers crossed x. While most of the people I have encountered that work here are very nice, nice just doesn't give me hope that they are teaching my child new things. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Puesta Del Sol Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 516 17 12 269 14 n/a n/a 0 828
1996 516 17 12 269 14 n/a n/a 0 828
1997 493 28 12 266 28 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 488 25 15 293 30 n/a n/a 0 851
1999 390 24 18 306 52 n/a n/a 0 790
2000 372 30 24 322 36 n/a n/a 0 784
2001 387 33 17 360 33 n/a n/a 0 830
2002 344 37 12 396 50 n/a n/a 0 839
2003 344 37 12 396 50 n/a n/a 0 839
2004 348 39 14 390 61 n/a n/a 0 852
2005 340 31 15 450 75 n/a n/a 0 911
2006 288 36 20 383 61 n/a n/a 0 788
2007 323 30 26 396 43 n/a n/a 0 818
2008 297 27 19 445 46 n/a n/a 0 834
2009 302 34 15 419 54 n/a n/a 0 824
2010 169 19 10 601 35 0 0 0 834
2011 275 29 10 468 42 0 6 0 830
2012 252 14 5 484 36 0 23 0 814
2013 222 17 2 453 32 1 19 0 746
2014 210 10 3 462 30 2 19 0 736
2015 199 12 2 485 32 0 23 0 753
2016 213 7 2 516 28 3 26 0 795
2017 191 6 1 505 29 0 26 0 758
2018 205 8 0 489 26 0 29 0 757
2019 194 9 0 474 19 0 36 0 732
2020 190 6 0 463 15 0 31 0 705
2021 166 4 1 447 19 0 32 0 669
2022 170 3 1 410 21 0 26 0 631
2023 136 4 2 414 13 0 28 0 597

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 828 48.0 17.3 n/a
1996 828 48.0 17.3 n/a
1997 827 47.0 17.6 n/a
1998 851 49.6 17.2 n/a
1999 790 51.3 15.4 39.2
2000 784 50.2 15.6 82.1
2001 830 51.4 16.1 52.7
2002 839 51.4 16.3 57.7
2003 839 51.4 16.3 57.7
2004 852 57.1 14.9 61
2005 911 62.3 14.6 64.4
2006 788 59.7 13.2 47.5
2007 818 58.5 14.0 54
2008 834 67.1 12.4 60.6
2009 824 60.1 13.7 61.5
2010 834 59.0 14.1 66.8
2011 830 60.1 13.8 74.9
2012 814 59.1 13.7 76.9
2013 746 54.5 13.6 75.9
2014 736 54.5 13.4 72.7
2015 753 54.0 13.9 75
2016 795 54.0 14.7 67.5
2017 758 56.0 13.5 63.1
2018 757 55.0 13.7 63.5
2019 732 51.0 14.3 60
2020 705 52.4 13.4 56.9
2021 669 55.0 12.1 50.8
2022 631 53.3 11.8 97
2023 597 51.0 11.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Puesta Del Sol Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 828 48.0 17.3 n/a
1996 828 48.0 17.3 n/a
1997 827 47.0 17.6 n/a
1998 851 49.6 17.2 n/a
1999 790 51.3 15.4 39.2
2000 784 50.2 15.6 82.1
2001 830 51.4 16.1 52.7
2002 839 51.4 16.3 57.7
2003 839 51.4 16.3 57.7
2004 852 57.1 14.9 61
2005 911 62.3 14.6 64.4
2006 788 59.7 13.2 47.5
2007 818 58.5 14.0 54
2008 834 67.1 12.4 60.6
2009 824 60.1 13.7 61.5
2010 834 59.0 14.1 66.8
2011 830 60.1 13.8 74.9
2012 814 59.1 13.7 76.9
2013 746 54.5 13.6 75.9
2014 736 54.5 13.4 72.7
2015 753 54.0 13.9 75
2016 795 54.0 14.7 67.5
2017 758 56.0 13.5 63.1
2018 757 55.0 13.7 63.5
2019 732 51.0 14.3 60
2020 705 52.4 13.4 56.9
2021 669 55.0 12.1 50.8
2022 631 53.3 11.8 97
2023 597 51.0 11.6 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Puesta Del Sol Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,908

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puesta Del Sol Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 231st of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 294th of 435 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Puesta Del Sol Elementary)2523.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3540.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Puesta Del Sol Elementary)2822.7
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)4130.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Puesta Del Sol Elementary)2822.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3741.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Puesta Del Sol Elementary)3113.9
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3731.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Puesta Del Sol Elementary)2328.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3945.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Puesta Del Sol Elementary)2125.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3444.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students732597
 18.4%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian1913
 31.6%
Asian02
Hispanic474414
 12.7%
Pacific Islander00
White194136
 29.9%
Two or More Races3628
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%100%
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Puesta Del Sol Elementary ranks 244th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Puesta Del Sol Elementary.

Students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 23% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Ridge Middle
High : Rio Rancho High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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