Rio Rancho Middle School

Summary:

Rio Rancho Middle School is a public middle school serving 1,143 students in grades 6-8 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, which is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district.

Rio Rancho Middle School consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, with 48% of students proficient in Language Arts, 44% in Mathematics, and 44% in Science, compared to state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34% respectively. The school particularly excels in serving certain student subgroups, ranking 6th out of 58 middle schools in the state for Native American students and 10th out of 38 for African American students in terms of academic proficiency. However, the school's ranking for Special Education students has declined, indicating a need to focus on improving outcomes for this population.

Compared to other middle schools in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district, Rio Rancho Middle School performs similarly or slightly better in terms of academic proficiency and school rankings, but lags behind the top-performing Mountain View Middle school. The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Rio Rancho Middle School suggests the school serves a more affluent population compared to other middle schools in the state, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1600 Loma Colorado Dr NE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87144


(505) 891-5335

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,149 Help


Students who attend Rio Rancho Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cleveland High School

Feeder schools for Rio Rancho Middle School:

Elementary:    Cielo Azul Elementary
    Enchanted Hills Elementary
    Rio Rancho Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,143

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.6%
White:
28.3%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rio Rancho Middle School ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Rio Rancho School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Rio Rancho Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Rio Rancho School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.6%), White (28.3%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Rancho Middle School is 16.2. 2 middle schools in the Rio Rancho School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Rancho Middle School is $8,149, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Rio Rancho School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rio Rancho Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho Middle School 44th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Rio Rancho Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rio Rancho:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rancho 27th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Rancho Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 90.29 10th 157 93.6%
2006 91.79 9th 156 94.2%
2007 91.76 10th 171 94.2%
2008 86.12 18th 172 89.5%
2009 80.19 28th 178 84.3%
2010 71.90 41st 179 77.1%
2011 75.64 31st 173 82.1%
2012 71.65 39th 178 78.1%
2013 77.69 33rd 193 82.9%
2014 64.86 57th 222 74.3%
2015 67.17 42nd 207 79.7%
2016 67.12 43rd 208 79.3%
2017 65.54 40th 176 77.3%
2018 72.83 32nd 186 82.8%
2019 77.51 29th 200 85.5%
2022 74.91 43rd 232 81.5%
2023 80.91 44th 239 81.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.41 14th 65 78.5%
2023 75.29 12th 53 77.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.82 24th 69 65.2%
2023 32.24 39th 97 59.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.19 31st 44 29.5%
2022 22.66 49th 58 15.5%
2023 36.40 50th 100 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 29th 168 82.7%
2019 80.42 19th 175 89.1%
2022 68.23 39th 223 82.5%
2023 83.56 26th 227 88.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.29 23rd 156 85.3%
2019 82.56 17th 160 89.4%
2022 73.22 40th 220 81.8%
2023 78.71 40th 213 81.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.82 18th 52 65.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.93 3rd 7 57.1%
2022 65.37 9th 37 75.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.83 33rd 151 78.1%
2019 71.23 28th 152 81.6%
2022 71.37 45th 213 78.9%
2023 79.31 44th 221 80.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.29 3rd 12 75.0%
2022 49.75 19th 37 48.6%
2023 48.98 12th 31 61.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 1st 8 87.5%
2019 63.16 6th 22 72.7%
2022 43.90 32nd 55 41.8%
2023 69.10 10th 38 73.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.52 22nd 149 85.2%
2019 80.62 20th 150 86.7%
2022 77.34 21st 214 90.2%
2023 80.36 33rd 204 83.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.35 2nd 32 93.8%
2019 81.97 4th 43 90.7%
2022 49.60 23rd 67 65.7%
2023 91.65 6th 58 89.7%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.45 5th 6 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Rancho Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.09 30th 120 75.0%
2019 72.15 20th 121 83.5%
2022 63.36 52nd 187 72.2%
2023 76.49 50th 229 78.2%
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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.

Rio Rancho Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, June 14, 2010

Open Quote This school is the best! In 5th grade i went to an Albuquerque Public School and i felt that i didnt learn much but now that i am going to Rio Rancho Mid-High i feel like im learning more and more. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rio Rancho Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1020 73 36 599 74 n/a n/a 0 1802
2003 1020 73 36 599 74 n/a n/a 0 1802
2004 1062 61 39 625 81 n/a n/a 0 1868
2005 1156 75 37 744 85 n/a n/a 0 2097
2006 1125 96 38 821 92 n/a n/a 0 2172
2007 1218 86 54 915 112 n/a n/a 0 2385
2008 1201 102 52 934 117 n/a n/a 0 2406
2009 1150 123 53 1012 110 n/a n/a 0 2448
2010 346 35 10 807 31 0 0 0 1229
2011 522 50 16 542 48 0 7 0 1185
2012 503 43 18 570 51 0 15 0 1200
2013 474 50 16 603 52 0 27 0 1222
2014 433 44 21 629 56 0 36 0 1219
2015 427 41 25 628 49 1 45 0 1216
2016 407 48 23 627 53 1 45 0 1204
2017 386 38 12 682 38 2 54 0 1212
2018 365 44 13 683 50 3 58 0 1216
2019 332 40 12 676 47 2 64 0 1173
2020 334 31 15 728 60 3 69 0 1240
2021 304 30 12 705 49 3 56 0 1159
2022 316 38 10 671 55 2 67 0 1159
2023 323 33 7 658 49 0 73 0 1143

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 Rio Rancho Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1802 97.6 18.5 13.7
2003 1802 97.6 18.5 13.7
2004 1868 114.1 16.4 19.6
2005 2097 121.2 17.3 23.5
2006 2172 127.9 17.0 24.6
2007 2385 132.8 18.0 24.8
2008 2406 149.2 16.1 29.7
2009 2448 142.1 17.2 31.8
2010 1229 89.3 13.7 45.2
2011 1185 73.9 16.0 50.5
2012 1200 73.0 16.4 57.3
2013 1222 72.9 16.7 46.6
2014 1219 72.7 16.7 47.3
2015 1216 73.0 16.6 49.4
2016 1204 74.0 16.2 49
2017 1212 74.0 16.3 48.5
2018 1216 69.2 17.5 48.2
2019 1173 67.1 17.4 42
2020 1240 68.2 18.1 41
2021 1159 71.7 16.1 39
2022 1159 70.2 16.4 36
2023 1143 70.4 16.2 23.6

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 Rio Rancho Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1802 97.6 18.5 13.7
2003 1802 97.6 18.5 13.7
2004 1868 114.1 16.4 19.6
2005 2097 121.2 17.3 23.5
2006 2172 127.9 17.0 24.6
2007 2385 132.8 18.0 24.8
2008 2406 149.2 16.1 29.7
2009 2448 142.1 17.2 31.8
2010 1229 89.3 13.7 45.2
2011 1185 73.9 16.0 50.5
2012 1200 73.0 16.4 57.3
2013 1222 72.9 16.7 46.6
2014 1219 72.7 16.7 47.3
2015 1216 73.0 16.6 49.4
2016 1204 74.0 16.2 49
2017 1212 74.0 16.3 48.5
2018 1216 69.2 17.5 48.2
2019 1173 67.1 17.4 42
2020 1240 68.2 18.1 41
2021 1159 71.7 16.1 39
2022 1159 70.2 16.4 36
2023 1143 70.4 16.2 23.6

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 Rio Rancho Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Rancho Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 239 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho Middle School)3743.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)3843.2
 5.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho Middle School)3251.2
 19.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)2747.1
 20.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho Middle School)4844.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)4248.8
 6.8%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho Middle School)3641.3
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho)3040.9
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho Middle School)4343.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Rio Rancho)4848
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rancho Middle School)4640.9
 5.1%
   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 Students11731143
 2.6%
African American4033
 17.5%
American Indian4749
 4.3%
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic676658
 2.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White332323
 2.7%
Two or More Races6473
 14.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%23.6%
 18.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Rancho Middle School

Rio Rancho Middle School ranks 44th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,143 students attended Rio Rancho Middle School.

Students at Rio Rancho Middle School are 58% Hispanic, 28% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Rio Rancho Middle School usually go on to attend Cleveland High School


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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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