Summary:
Martin King Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving 628 students in grades K-5. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation.
Martin King Junior Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 49% proficiency in Language Arts, 33% in Mathematics, and 39% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly impressive in 5th-grade Language Arts, where it significantly outperforms the Rio Rancho Public Schools district and the state. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (53.98%), multi-racial (8.28%), and Asian (3.66%) students compared to nearby schools like Rio Rancho Elementary and Puesta Del Sol Elementary.
Another key factor that sets Martin King Junior Elementary apart is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school has also seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.33% in 2020-2021 to 16.08% in 2022-2023, suggesting a potential improvement in the socioeconomic status of the student population. Overall, Martin King Junior Elementary's strong academic performance, diverse student body, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout elementary school in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Rio Rancho
SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,579
Students who attend Martin King Junior Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2
Number of students: 628
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
54.0%
White:
29.0%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Asian:
3.7%
African American:
3.2%
American Indian:
1.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%
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