RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rio Rancho Public Schools serves 16,667 students across 21 schools in Sandoval County, New Mexico. The district experienced a 3.6% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1 across 1,114 teachers.

Academically, Rio Rancho performs above state averages in measured areas. Math proficiency stands at 34.5% compared to the state average of 25.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 53.9% against a state average of 46.3%. The graduation rate of 85.7% exceeds the state average of 79.3%.

The student population reflects regional demographics, with 59.6% Hispanic students, 27.3% White students, 1.8% Black students, and 1.1% Asian students. Economically disadvantaged students represent 14.6% of enrollment, English learners comprise 5.7%, and 20.5% of students receive special education services.

Financially, Rio Rancho operates with a total budget of $203.3 million and per-pupil spending of $6,608, notably below the state average of $7,968. The district's revenue structure relies heavily on state funding at 78.5%, with local sources contributing 14.2% and federal funding providing 7.3%. The gap between district and state per-pupil spending may warrant consideration when evaluating resource allocation and program sustainability relative to academic performance.