Joe Harris Elementary

Summary:

Joe Harris Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 517. The school is part of the Rio Rancho school district, which is ranked 30 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joe Harris Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Mexico, with strong academic performance across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's proficiency rates in these subjects are significantly higher than the state averages, and it also outperforms the Rio Rancho district average. Additionally, the school's performance is strong across different student subgroups, such as female, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school's performance for Asian and military-connected students is relatively lower, indicating a need to address the specific needs of these groups.

Compared to nearby schools in the Rio Rancho district, Joe Harris Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students per teacher also contributes to its success. While the school's overall performance is strong, there may be opportunities to continue improving and maintaining its high standards, especially in the face of changing educational landscapes and student demographics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2100 10th Street SE
       Rio Rancho, NM  87124


(505) 896-0706

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools


Students who attend Joe Harris Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle
High:    Rio Rancho High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
White:
28.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.4% Help


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Compare Details Joe Harris Elementary ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.54. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joe Harris Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Joe Harris Elementary 72nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Joe Harris 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 Joe Harris Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.91 51st 420 87.9%
2023 84.85 68th 435 84.4%
2024 81.54 72nd 433 83.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.93 29th 91 68.1%
2023 71.25 23rd 83 72.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.61 57th 132 56.8%
2023 55.42 70th 165 57.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.33 57th 410 86.1%
2023 41.78 254th 426 40.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.96 84th 395 78.7%
2023 74.61 93rd 390 76.2%
2024 82.19 60th 393 84.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.02 50th 50 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.80 40th 392 89.8%
2023 89.35 49th 414 88.2%
2024 77.66 80th 410 80.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.68 31st 40 22.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.40 14th 34 58.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.62 34th 389 91.3%
2023 81.49 71st 395 82.0%
2024 83.42 54th 390 86.2%
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Rank History for White students at Joe Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.95 83rd 325 74.5%
2023 83.53 69th 413 83.3%
2024 63.48 99th 293 66.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Joe Harris Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 105 4 2 245 8 1 20 0 385
2022 118 2 4 287 9 1 25 0 446
2023 146 7 9 316 14 0 25 0 517

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 Joe Harris Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 385 30.6 12.5 36.4
2022 446 31.2 14.2 32.3
2023 517 32.9 15.6 17.4

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 Joe Harris Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 385 30.6 12.5 36.4
2022 446 31.2 14.2 32.3
2023 517 32.9 15.6 17.4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Harris Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Joe Harris Elementary.

Students who attend Joe Harris Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Ridge Middle
High : Rio Rancho High

Joe Harris Elementary ranks 72nd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Joe Harris Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 28% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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