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RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
4
Schools
1,820
Students
$14,358
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 1,820 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,358 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARYPK–02497
WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY03–05397
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RUIDOSO MIDDLE06–08394
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RUIDOSO HIGH09–12532
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,358Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
23%
State
64.3%
Local (property tax)
22.9%
Federal
12.9%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
4
Schools
1,820
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,820 students.
What is the graduation rate for RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $14,358 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
100% of students in RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
No, RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.