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RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
21
Schools
17,272
Students
$13,705
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
33.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
88.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 17,272 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,705 is near the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE06–08823
LINCOLN MIDDLE06–08823
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE06–08937
RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,143
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL09–122,631
INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL09–12211
RIO RANCHO CYBER ACADEMY06–12205
RIO RANCHO HIGH09–122,573
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SHINING STARS PRESCHOOLPK–PK612
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,705Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
15%
State
74.5%
Local (property tax)
14.8%
Federal
10.7%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
21
Schools
17,272
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.5%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 21 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 21 public schools, serving a total of 17,272 students.
What is the graduation rate for RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 88.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $13,705 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
34% of students in RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 33/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.