Best Public Schools in Zip Code 87144

Summary:

The 87144 zip code area of Rio Rancho, New Mexico is home to 10 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with several standout institutions leading the way.

Among the top-performing schools in the area is Mountain View Middle, which ranks 26th out of 239 middle schools in New Mexico and boasts a 65% language arts proficiency rate, well above the state average. Similarly, Sandia Vista Elementary ranks 69th out of 435 elementary schools and excels in language arts (58% proficiency) and science (52% proficiency). At the high school level, Cleveland High School stands out, ranking 36th out of 170 high schools in the state and achieving a 63% science proficiency rate, significantly higher than the state average.

While the schools in the 87144 zip code generally outperform state averages in language arts and science, mathematics proficiency remains an area for improvement. Additionally, the data reveals a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, indicating varying levels of socioeconomic status among the student populations. This diversity is further reflected in the presence of Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education, a public charter school focused on bilingual education, which could be an attractive option for families in the area. Overall, the schools in the 87144 zip code demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, providing parents with a range of educational opportunities to consider.

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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
Rio Rancho Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Loma Colorado Dr NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 891-5335	1,143	70	16.2	23.6%	323 (28.3%)	33 (2.9%)	658 (57.6%)	7 (0.6%)	49 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.4%)	80.9	44^th of 239 public middle schools	81.6%		74.9	43^rd of 232 public middle schools	81.5%	1	48.0	44.0	44.0	$8,149
Mountain View Middle	Public	6-8	4101 Montreal Loop NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 867-0711	937	54	17.4	13.8%	254 (27.1%)	15 (1.6%)	552 (58.9%)	7 (0.7%)	65 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.6%)	88.9	26^th of 239 public middle schools	89.1%		79	34^th of 232 public middle schools	85.3%	8	65.0	45.0	41.0	$7,185
Colinas Del Norte Elementary	Public	K-5	1001 Night Sky Ave NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 896-3378	584	45	12.9	100.0%	145 (24.8%)	14 (2.4%)	370 (63.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.3%)	52.1	197^th of 435 public elementary schools	54.7%		61.7	119^th of 420 public elementary schools	71.7%	78	37.0	23.0	46.0	$8,935
Enchanted Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	5400 Obregon Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 891-8526	723	48	14.9	14.7%	230 (31.8%)	16 (2.2%)	411 (56.8%)	7 (1.0%)	17 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.8%)	81.9	77^th of 435 public elementary schools	82.3%		72.3	79^th of 420 public elementary schools	81.2%	2	53.0	38.0	49.0	$7,891
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education	Public, Charter	K-8	4321 Fulcrum Way NE Suite A	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 771-0555	228	17	13.3	75.9%	22 (9.6%)	6 (2.6%)	192 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.8%)	49.6	204^th of 435 public elementary schools	53.1%		37.4	233^rd of 420 public elementary schools	44.5%	29	45.0	19.0	24.0	$7,858
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho	Public, Charter	K-6	6090 Zenith Court	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Explore Academy - Rio Rancho	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(505) 306-5283	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vista Grande Elementary	Public	K-5	7001 Chayote Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 771-2366	768	52	14.8	10.2%	212 (27.6%)	14 (1.8%)	433 (56.4%)	13 (1.7%)	44 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.8%)	85.2	64^th of 435 public elementary schools	85.3%		74	76^th of 420 public elementary schools	81.9%	12	54.0	40.0	55.0	$8,253
Cleveland High School	Public	9-12	4800 Cleveland Heights Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 938-0300	2,631	144	18.2	17.9%	702 (26.7%)	71 (2.7%)	1,538 (58.5%)	31 (1.2%)	149 (5.7%)	3 (0.1%)	137 (5.2%)	77.7	36^th of 170 public high schools	78.8%		76.5	33^rd of 177 public high schools	81.4%	3	52.0	27.0	63.0	$7,561
Cielo Azul Elementary	Public	K-5	3804 Shiloh Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 338-2320	698	49	14.2	18.5%	206 (29.5%)	27 (3.9%)	375 (53.7%)	6 (0.9%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (9.2%)	54.5	185^th of 435 public elementary schools	57.5%		67.4	94^th of 420 public elementary schools	77.6%	91	41.0	28.0	25.0	$8,635
Sandia Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Franklin Rd NE	Rio Rancho	87144	Sandoval County	Rio Rancho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 338-2526	690	47	14.8	10.9%	194 (28.1%)	14 (2.0%)	388 (56.2%)	15 (2.2%)	36 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.2%)	84.4	69^th of 435 public elementary schools	84.1%		78.8	58^th of 420 public elementary schools	86.2%	11	58.0	37.0	52.0	$9,047

Cities Near Zip Code 87144

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rio Rancho	0.62 mi	24	27^th
Albuquerque	3.22 mi	212	69^th
Corrales	3.91 mi	1	6^th
Los Ranchos De Albuquerque	5.63 mi	2	112^th
Bernalillo	8.07 mi	6	105^th

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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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