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Rio Rancho Public Schools

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500 Laser Road
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Sandoval County
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PH: (505) 896-0667
FAX: (505) 896-0662

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 15,649 students
  • 19 schools

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 NMSBA Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science
 57% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 72% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science
 60% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 40% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
Black57%
Asian67%
Hispanic61%
American Indian51%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners57%
Not English language learners68%

ScienceThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black88%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian76%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities93%
English language learners83%
Not English language learners91%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
Black51%
Asian67%
Hispanic54%
American Indian51%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners52%
Not English language learners64%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female72%
Male63%
Black63%
Asian55%
Hispanic61%
American Indian64%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities71%
English language learners47%
Not English language learners69%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Black67%
Asian73%
Hispanic66%
American Indian64%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities59%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners57%
Not English language learners75%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black48%
Asian64%
Hispanic54%
American Indian49%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners46%
Not English language learners61%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Black81%
Asian68%
Hispanic66%
American Indian66%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learners51%
Not English language learners75%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female62%
Male69%
Black64%
Asian62%
Hispanic58%
American Indian54%
White74%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities69%
English language learners44%
Not English language learners67%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female60%
Male60%
Black62%
Asian71%
Hispanic49%
American Indian51%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners36%
Not English language learners62%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students62%
Female68%
Male56%
Black60%
Asian62%
Hispanic57%
American Indian48%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities67%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners64%

ScienceThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Black48%
Asian50%
Hispanic49%
American Indian38%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities62%
English language learners38%
Not English language learners59%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black35%
Asian59%
Hispanic43%
American Indian36%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners52%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female74%
Male70%
Black71%
Asian74%
Hispanic67%
American Indian72%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners62%
Not English language learners73%

ScienceThis District
All Students60%
Female58%
Male63%
Black48%
Asian56%
Hispanic54%
American Indian45%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities65%
English language learners37%
Not English language learners62%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female50%
Male57%
Black51%
Asian59%
Hispanic45%
American Indian43%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learners35%
Not English language learners55%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female80%
Male70%
Black58%
Asian82%
Hispanic70%
American Indian74%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities81%
English language learners46%
Not English language learners76%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female37%
Male42%
Black23%
Asian50%
Hispanic28%
American Indian38%
White51%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners8%
Not English language learners42%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female61%
Male57%
Black45%
Asian82%
Hispanic51%
American Indian57%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities64%
English language learners28%
Not English language learners61%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading, math and science.
  • The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 55% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies
 44% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science
 41% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Male49%
Black52%
Asian71%
Hispanic50%
American Indian44%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities61%
English language learners15%
Not English language learners57%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male47%
Black29%
Asian57%
Hispanic37%
American Indian31%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners46%

ScienceThis District
All Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
Black22%
Asian57%
Hispanic34%
American Indian26%
White49%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities45%
English language learners4%
Not English language learners43%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female47%
Male49%
Black30%
Asian62%
Hispanic40%
American Indian44%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
English language learners9%
Not English language learners50%
Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
  • The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
  • The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1515

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic48%29%
Hispanic41%56%
Black, not Hispanic4%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native4%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program32%61%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,190$8,635
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%57%
Student and staff support13%12%
Administration9%12%
Other expenditures17%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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