Sparrk Online Academy

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Sparrk Online Academy ranks 214 th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sparrk Online Academy is a public virtual elementary school serving grades K-5 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with an enrollment of 86 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.2 for the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sparrk Online Academy outperforms the state average in Language Arts proficiency, with 46% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 38% in 2022-2023. However, the school lags behind the state in Mathematics (16% vs. 24%) and Science (25% vs. 34%) proficiency. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (54.65%) and Native American (10.47%) students compared to the nearby brick-and-mortar schools, such as Seven Bar Elementary and Petroglyph Elementary, which have a more even racial distribution. Sparrk Online Academy also has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (23.26%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 16.08% to 100%.

Sparrk Online Academy's performance in Language Arts and Mathematics is lower than the Rio Rancho Public Schools district average, but its Science proficiency is higher (37% vs. 51.4% for the district). The school excels in early literacy, with 62.3% of students proficient or better in 2021-2022, compared to 41% for the Rio Rancho Public Schools district and 32.6% statewide. However, schools like Coyote Willow Family School and Ventana Ranch Elementary, which are within a few miles of Sparrk Online Academy, significantly outperform the virtual school in all subject areas, with proficiency rates over 50%.

Detail:

Public, Virtual K-5

2100 10th Street SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124

(505) 896-0706

District: Rio Rancho

SchoolDigger Rank:
214^th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.7%

White:

25.6%

American Indian:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sparrk Online Academy ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.78. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sparrk Online Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparrk Online Academy 214^th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Sparrk Online Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rio Rancho:

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

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Rank History for all students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.69	159^th	420	62.1%
2023	46.78	214^th	435	50.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.38	66^th	91	27.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.72	72^nd	203	64.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.94	171^st	395	56.7%
2023	57.93	149^th	390	61.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.57	14^th	50	72.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	57.75	112^th	392	71.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.76	130^th	389	66.6%
2023	46.43	206^th	395	47.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sparrk Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	42.29	188^th	325	42.2%
2023	41.89	232^nd	413	43.8%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	43	8	7	138	16	0	14	0	226
2023	22	0	3	47	9	0	5	0	86

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 Sparrk Online Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	226	15.0	15.0	35
2023	86	6.5	13.2	23.3

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 Sparrk Online Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	226	15.0	15.0	35
2023	86	6.5	13.2	23.3

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.

Schools Near Sparrk Online Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Joe Harris Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 10th Street SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 896-0706	517	33	15.6	17.4%	146 (28.2%)	7 (1.4%)	316 (61.1%)	9 (1.7%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	84.9	68^th of 435 public elementary schools	84.4%		81.9	51^st of 420 public elementary schools	87.9%	17	54.0	41.0	50.0
Sparrk Online Academy	Public, Virtual	K-5	2100 10th Street SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(505) 896-0706	86	7	13.2	23.3%	22 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (54.7%)	3 (3.5%)	9 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	46.8	214^th of 435 public elementary schools	50.8%		50.7	159^th of 420 public elementary schools	62.1%	55	46.0	16.0	25.0
Maggie Cordova Elementary School	Public	K-5	1500 Veranda Rd SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 994-0229	674	56	12.0	100.0%	169 (25.1%)	14 (2.1%)	427 (63.4%)	6 (0.9%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.1%)	62.5	152^nd of 435 public elementary schools	65.1%		54.2	143^rd of 420 public elementary schools	66.0%	9	45.0	30.0	29.0	$8,930
Puesta Del Sol Elementary	Public	K-5	450 Southern Blvd SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 994-3305	597	51	11.6	100.0%	136 (22.8%)	4 (0.7%)	414 (69.3%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	32.6	294^th of 435 public elementary schools	32.4%		34.6	247^th of 420 public elementary schools	41.2%	47	31.0	16.0	27.0	$8,908
Sierra Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10220 Paseo Del Norte NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 898-0272	448	32	13.9	100.0%	103 (23.0%)	14 (3.1%)	284 (63.4%)	4 (0.9%)	20 (4.5%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.7%)	68.1	130^th of 435 public elementary schools	70.1%		50.3	161^st of 420 public elementary schools	61.7%	31	44.0	31.0	47.0	$8,847
Coyote Willow Family School	Public	K-8	7125 Irving Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 253-0050	279	17	16.4	8.2%	165 (59.1%)	3 (1.1%)	98 (35.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	99.3	9^th of 435 public elementary schools	97.9%		97.7	13^th of 420 public elementary schools	96.9%	4	78.0	61.0	81.0	$6,075
Martin King Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	1301 Nicklaus Dr SE	Rio Rancho	87124	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 892-2575	628	44	14.2	16.1%	182 (29.0%)	20 (3.2%)	339 (54.0%)	23 (3.7%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.3%)	71.9	115^th of 435 public elementary schools	73.6%		81.1	54^th of 420 public elementary schools	87.1%	61	49.0	33.0	39.0	$7,579
Ventana Ranch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 Ventana Village Rd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 890-7375	641	40	15.9	37.4%	184 (28.7%)	12 (1.9%)	383 (59.8%)	11 (1.7%)	20 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.5%)	90.2	45^th of 435 public elementary schools	89.7%		80.6	55^th of 420 public elementary schools	86.9%	10	56.0	46.0	60.0	$6,942
Sunset View Elementary	Public	K-5	6121 Paradise Blvd NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 792-3254	482	28	17.2	39.6%	100 (20.7%)	14 (2.9%)	300 (62.2%)	11 (2.3%)	27 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.0%)	73.1	106^th of 435 public elementary schools	75.6%		71.4	82^nd of 420 public elementary schools	80.5%	24	49.0	36.0	34.0	$6,835
Seven Bar Elementary	Public	K-5	4501 Seven Bar Loop NW	Albuquerque	87114	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 899-2797	486	35	13.9	43.0%	123 (25.3%)	28 (5.8%)	246 (50.6%)	17 (3.5%)	53 (10.9%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.1%)	42.5	239^th of 435 public elementary schools	45.1%		42.2	208^th of 420 public elementary schools	50.5%	31	35.0	20.0	33.0	$9,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparrk Online Academy

Is Sparrk Online Academy a good school?

Sparrk Online Academy ranks 214^th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sparrk Online Academy?

Students at Sparrk Online Academy are 55% Hispanic, 26% White, 10% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Sparrk Online Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 86 students attended Sparrk Online Academy.

What district is Sparrk Online Academy in?

Rio Rancho

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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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