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Rio Gallinas School

Summary:

Rio Gallinas School is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, with an enrollment of just 80 students. The school is part of the West Las Vegas School District, which is ranked 109th out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Rio Gallinas School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with a ranking of 354 out of 433 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27%), Mathematics (10%), and Science (25%), is significantly below the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. When compared to other schools in the West Las Vegas School District, Rio Gallinas School's performance is also lower, with the district-wide ELA proficiency rate at 27% in 2023-2024.

The school's performance on student subgroup metrics is also concerning, with Rio Gallinas ranking 295 out of 410 New Mexico elementary schools for male students, 317 out of 390 for Hispanic students, 253 out of 293 for white students, and 178 out of 237 for students of low socioeconomic status. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 14.3 in 2020-2021 to 27.4 in 2022-2023, and has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income families. These factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges, which have worsened over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from 59th out of 411 New Mexico elementary schools in 2008-2009 to 354th out of 433 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2730 Romero St
       Las Vegas, NM  87701

(505) 426-2311

District: West Las Vegas

SchoolDigger Rank:
354th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,154 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  27.0 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
White:
20.3%
Two or more races:
3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Rio Gallinas School ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rio Gallinas School ranks worse than 81.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.9%), White (20.3%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Las Vegas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Gallinas School is 27, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Gallinas School is $12,154, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the West Las Vegas School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio Gallinas School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Gallinas School 354th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Rio Gallinas School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Rio Gallinas School 191st of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Rio Gallinas School in the ranking list.)

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West Las Vegas:

SchoolDigger ranks West Las Vegas 109th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Gallinas School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 95.78 5th 398 98.7%
2008 45.67 216th 405 46.7%
2009 77.70 59th 411 85.6%
2010 62.13 136th 419 67.5%
2011 29.30 300th 402 25.4%
2012 16.96 354th 398 11.1%
2013 15.32 377th 412 8.5%
2014 12.11 422nd 442 4.5%
2015 26.05 331st 421 21.4%
2024 20.58 354th 433 18.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.39 178th 237 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.65 295th 410 28.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.40 317th 390 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.88 253rd 293 13.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rio Gallinas School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 72.06 36th 171 78.9%
2008 63.89 52nd 172 69.8%
2009 71.70 39th 178 78.1%
2010 83.34 20th 179 88.8%
2011 78.67 25th 173 85.5%
2012 59.68 64th 178 64.0%
2013 35.37 125th 193 35.2%
2014 17.74 201st 222 9.5%
2015 43.56 97th 207 53.1%
2024 20.58 191st 235 18.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.39 78th 107 27.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.65 152nd 219 30.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.40 165th 206 19.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Rio Gallinas School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.88 160th 181 11.6%
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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 Rio Gallinas School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 19 4 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 28 5 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2007 25 3 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2008 33 4 2 43 3 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 44 5 0 52 3 n/a n/a 0 104
2010 43 1 0 59 3 0 0 0 106
2011 48 0 0 59 1 0 0 0 108
2012 48 1 0 56 0 0 0 0 105
2013 65 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 95
2014 81 0 0 23 2 0 0 0 106
2015 76 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 101
2016 46 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 77
2017 34 0 0 42 1 0 0 0 77
2018 28 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 93
2019 11 0 0 56 0 0 0 0 67
2020 11 0 0 62 0 0 0 0 73
2021 1 1 0 63 3 0 0 0 68
2022 6 0 0 67 4 0 4 0 81
2023 10 0 0 63 3 0 4 0 80
2024 16 0 0 60 0 0 3 0 79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Gallinas School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 41 3.0 13.7 65.9
2006 56 6.0 9.3 66.1
2007 56 3.7 15.1 64.3
2008 85 8.2 10.4 63.5
2009 104 9.7 10.7 73.1
2010 106 9.0 11.7 78.3
2011 108 8.9 12.1 76.9
2012 105 10.1 10.3 67.6
2013 95 7.5 12.6 40
2014 106 6.1 17.1 26.4
2015 101 9.0 11.2 56.4
2016 77 8.0 9.6 100
2017 77 6.6 11.6 100
2018 93 6.0 15.4 100
2019 67 6.0 11.1 100
2020 73 1.5 47.0 97.3
2021 68 4.7 14.3 100
2022 81 4.5 17.9 100
2023 80 2.9 27.4 100
2024 79 2.9 27.0 100

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 Gallinas School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 41 3.0 13.7 65.9
2006 56 6.0 9.3 66.1
2007 56 3.7 15.1 64.3
2008 85 8.2 10.4 63.5
2009 104 9.7 10.7 73.1
2010 106 9.0 11.7 78.3
2011 108 8.9 12.1 76.9
2012 105 10.1 10.3 67.6
2013 95 7.5 12.6 40
2014 106 6.1 17.1 26.4
2015 101 9.0 11.2 56.4
2016 77 8.0 9.6 100
2017 77 6.6 11.6 100
2018 93 6.0 15.4 100
2019 67 6.0 11.1 100
2020 73 1.5 47.0 97.3
2021 68 4.7 14.3 100
2022 81 4.5 17.9 100
2023 80 2.9 27.4 100
2024 79 2.9 27.0 100

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 Gallinas School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,154

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Gallinas School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6780
 19.4%
African American00
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic5663
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1110
 9.1%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Rio Gallinas School.

Students at Rio Gallinas School are 76% Hispanic, 20% White, 4% Two or more races.

Rio Gallinas School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of New Mexico elementary schools.


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