Mountain View Middle

Summary:

Mountain View Middle is a public middle school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving 937 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Rio Rancho School District, which is ranked 30th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain View Middle has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking as high as 14th out of 207 New Mexico middle schools in the 2014-2015 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 20th out of 235 New Mexico middle schools and received a 5-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly outpace the state and district averages, with particularly strong performance in ELA and Science among Hispanic and Native American student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Mountain View Middle stands out. While other Rio Rancho district schools like Lincoln Middle, Eagle Ridge Middle, and Rio Rancho Middle School also perform well, Mountain View Middle consistently outperforms them. In contrast, Albuquerque district schools like L.B. Johnson Middle, James Monroe Middle, Taft Middle, and Taylor Middle generally have lower academic performance and higher poverty rates.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4101 Montreal Loop NE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87144


(505) 867-0711

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,185 Help


Students who attend Mountain View Middle usually attend:

High:    Cleveland High School

Feeder schools for Mountain View Middle:

Elementary:    Sandia Vista Elementary
    Vista Grande Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  937

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.9%
White:
27.1%
American Indian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain View Middle ranks better than 91.5% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Rio Rancho School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.9%), White (27.1%), American Indian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain View Middle is 17.4, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Rio Rancho School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain View Middle is $7,185, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Rio Rancho School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain View Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain View Middle 20th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Mountain View Middle 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 Mountain View Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 97.13 6th 157 96.2%
2006 95.69 6th 156 96.2%
2007 95.63 7th 171 95.9%
2008 96.47 5th 172 97.1%
2009 94.84 10th 178 94.4%
2010 95.96 7th 179 96.1%
2011 93.43 8th 173 95.4%
2012 89.52 11th 178 93.8%
2013 88.42 17th 193 91.2%
2014 87.30 16th 222 92.8%
2015 90.30 14th 207 93.2%
2016 79.19 25th 208 88.0%
2017 87.48 17th 176 90.3%
2018 84.27 19th 186 89.8%
2019 86.12 20th 200 90.0%
2022 78.96 34th 232 85.3%
2023 88.95 26th 239 89.1%
2024 92.42 20th 235 91.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.64 9th 65 86.2%
2023 74.59 14th 53 73.6%
2024 79.52 5th 27 81.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.66 16th 97 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.73 7th 44 84.1%
2022 22.02 52nd 58 10.3%
2023 55.90 31st 100 69.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.64 35th 168 79.2%
2019 78.87 23rd 175 86.9%
2022 79.28 19th 223 91.5%
2023 86.81 23rd 227 89.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.37 8th 33 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.62 17th 156 89.1%
2019 85.27 13th 160 91.9%
2022 79.12 30th 220 86.4%
2023 86.86 28th 213 86.9%
2024 92.27 16th 217 92.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 11th 52 78.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.77 2nd 7 71.4%
2022 50.23 22nd 37 40.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.37 17th 151 88.7%
2019 86.35 16th 152 89.5%
2022 74.47 39th 213 81.7%
2023 87.62 28th 221 87.3%
2024 91.99 19th 219 91.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.60 2nd 8 75.0%
2019 79.23 3rd 22 86.4%
2022 73.76 10th 55 81.8%
2023 88.10 6th 38 84.2%
2024 62.38 10th 23 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.12 11th 149 92.6%
2019 88.96 5th 150 96.7%
2022 83.34 17th 214 92.1%
2023 89.07 21st 204 89.7%
2024 92.13 11th 206 94.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.27 1st 32 96.9%
2019 88.38 2nd 43 95.3%
2022 58.04 14th 67 79.1%
2023 89.41 7th 58 87.9%
2024 91.44 6th 59 89.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain View Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.18 16th 120 86.7%
2019 77.76 15th 121 87.6%
2022 64.19 50th 187 73.3%
2023 87.94 27th 229 88.2%
2024 91.51 13th 181 92.8%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Open Quote I'm a parent of a 3.85 GPA student. MVMS is safe and clean. Most kids attending are middle/upper middle class and prepared to learn. The problem is w/administration, starting at the top. My one/only interaction w/the principal was down right rude. At first I thought she had mistaken me for someone she knew by her actions when in fact having never met/spoke to her. I didn't even know she was the principal until I asked her who she was after she made a snide/unprofessional comment within the first 10 secs. of meeting. She, along with many teachers are quick to mention they have 900 students to deal with. Really, most professionals are in the same boast, we get it, don't use it as a crutch. Also, many teachers are quick to point out that class work/communications are available online (this phrase is used as though it's their collective first line of "defense"). However, good luck sorting through all the different online classroom page layouts and getting access to online progress updates. Not an easy endeavor. Parents need concise, uniformed data. We know of a number of kids who have transferred out due to staff indifference. Overall, OK school but warrants 3 stars realistically. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 12, 2012

Open Quote MOUTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS THE BEST CLASS IN THE WORLD THEY TECH REALLY WELL AND THIR PE ROCK MY KIDS LIKE DOING PE WITH THE COACH THEY SAY THEY IN ENJOY IT LOT. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mountain View Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 278 17 8 109 11 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 278 17 8 109 11 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 304 20 11 134 18 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 361 24 20 175 16 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 464 24 18 223 15 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 467 20 12 242 19 n/a n/a 0 760
2001 462 18 14 239 25 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 382 13 9 196 26 n/a n/a 0 626
2003 382 13 9 196 26 n/a n/a 0 626
2004 390 15 11 235 24 n/a n/a 0 675
2005 460 19 11 265 23 n/a n/a 0 778
2006 417 22 18 241 30 n/a n/a 0 728
2007 311 23 12 222 20 n/a n/a 0 588
2008 470 40 21 366 43 n/a n/a 0 940
2009 452 31 16 352 34 n/a n/a 0 885
2010 235 12 10 562 22 0 0 0 841
2011 422 23 18 381 18 0 4 0 866
2012 411 27 20 413 27 0 17 0 915
2013 364 24 16 419 31 3 31 0 888
2014 342 25 13 435 30 3 30 0 878
2015 338 13 13 417 33 2 26 0 842
2016 304 14 18 455 46 2 22 0 861
2017 264 19 12 475 49 2 46 0 867
2018 270 23 13 479 50 2 54 0 891
2019 302 16 11 477 45 1 49 0 901
2020 260 12 12 524 51 1 52 0 912
2021 247 14 7 538 57 1 50 0 914
2022 247 14 3 541 58 2 46 0 911
2023 254 15 7 552 65 1 43 0 937

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 Mountain View Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 423 25.3 16.7 n/a
1996 423 25.3 16.7 n/a
1997 487 30.6 15.9 n/a
1998 596 34.3 17.4 n/a
1999 744 44.3 16.8 21.2
2000 760 44.3 17.2 18.4
2001 758 52.4 14.5 20.4
2002 626 35.0 17.9 28.6
2003 626 35.0 17.9 28.6
2004 675 43.0 15.7 20.4
2005 778 46.5 16.7 28.9
2006 728 47.2 15.4 22.1
2007 588 49.0 12.0 28.2
2008 940 57.1 16.5 26.8
2009 885 53.8 16.4 26.1
2010 841 49.1 17.1 30
2011 866 48.6 17.7 34.1
2012 915 50.7 18.0 36.4
2013 888 51.2 17.3 29.3
2014 878 51.8 16.9 28.2
2015 842 53.0 15.8 33.4
2016 861 46.0 18.7 29.8
2017 867 47.6 18.2 30.4
2018 891 44.3 20.0 32
2019 901 47.9 18.7 28.1
2020 912 49.9 18.2 27.9
2021 914 50.9 17.9 30
2022 911 48.1 18.9 25.7
2023 937 53.7 17.4 13.8

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 Mountain View Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 423 25.3 16.7 n/a
1996 423 25.3 16.7 n/a
1997 487 30.6 15.9 n/a
1998 596 34.3 17.4 n/a
1999 744 44.3 16.8 21.2
2000 760 44.3 17.2 18.4
2001 758 52.4 14.5 20.4
2002 626 35.0 17.9 28.6
2003 626 35.0 17.9 28.6
2004 675 43.0 15.7 20.4
2005 778 46.5 16.7 28.9
2006 728 47.2 15.4 22.1
2007 588 49.0 12.0 28.2
2008 940 57.1 16.5 26.8
2009 885 53.8 16.4 26.1
2010 841 49.1 17.1 30
2011 866 48.6 17.7 34.1
2012 915 50.7 18.0 36.4
2013 888 51.2 17.3 29.3
2014 878 51.8 16.9 28.2
2015 842 53.0 15.8 33.4
2016 861 46.0 18.7 29.8
2017 867 47.6 18.2 30.4
2018 891 44.3 20.0 32
2019 901 47.9 18.7 28.1
2020 912 49.9 18.2 27.9
2021 914 50.9 17.9 30
2022 911 48.1 18.9 25.7
2023 937 53.7 17.4 13.8

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 Mountain View Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,185

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain View Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 239 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Mountain View Middle)5251.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3843.2
 5.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Middle)3054.9
 24.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)2747.1
 20.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Mountain View Middle)6756.7
 10.3%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)4248.8
 6.8%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Middle)3343.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3040.9
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Mountain View Middle)6755
 12%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)4848
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mountain View Middle)4438.6
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)4037.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students901937
 4%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian4565
 44.4%
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic477552
 15.7%
Pacific Islander11
White302254
 15.9%
Two or More Races4943
 12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.1%13.8%
 14.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain View Middle

Students at Mountain View Middle are 59% Hispanic, 27% White, 7% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Mountain View Middle usually go on to attend Cleveland High School

Yes. Mountain View Middle ranks in the top 8.5% of New Mexico middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 937 students attended Mountain View Middle.


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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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