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Rio Gallinas School

Charter | 1-8 | 108 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 11, 2012

We cannot recommend this school for the higher grades. The pluses of this school are that the classes are small and kids get individual attention. The minuses are that all the issues facing larger schools are present - poor academics, bullying, theft, etc. - and not dealt with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2012

No you can not have a cookie. Now go to your room. Now. And quit bothering me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 15, 2011

I was a student a Rio Gallinas and I love almost all of the teachers. The learning was great and there was alot of good things happening. But something happend and suddenley the schools kids just turned around.. There isn't much learning going on because now there is ALOT of drama going on. Most of the kids aren't learning anything because they are mostly jjust thinking about 'who's dating who' and 'who stole her best friend'... I actually ended up transfering schools at the beginning of the second semester. I now go to Memorial Middle School and I have to say, I like it MUCH better. [= <33 Thayynkss.. F. Whitten..[=


Posted April 23, 2010

The school inspires all children to love learning. Many times the work doesn't seem like work but it is. My daughter has gained so much confidence in her school work and feels good about herself thanks to the great and kind friends she has made. The school has team building ways of taking on challenges. Also the food provided for lunches are organic when possible and always healthy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2010

Our son recently enrolled at Rio Gallinas Elementary site after having a rough time at a local public school. So far he has had a 100% turn around for the better - he loves going to school now, he looks forward to school, he believes his teacher is the greatest, and he has a wonderful relationship with the principal. The dance and art classes, and the grow dome are such a pleasure for him. The lunch is delicious and healthy for the students, and all the staff have been kind and helpful. It is such a relief to finally find a school that focuses on the positive behavior of children, rather than the negative.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Rio Gallinas is an amazing expeditionary learning school with fantastic food and teachers and staff who really care about the students' well being.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2008

The expeditionary learning philosophy upon which Rio Gallinas is based is truly progressive and effective. The school has an excellent lunch program - healthful meals are prepared on site by a chef. The Director is focused on what is best for each child as an individual. The school is very focused on producing educated concerned citizens. The only down side is that it seems as if this school gets more than its share of kids with discipline problems. I admire the Director's approach to these challenges, which will certainly turn these kids around in the long run. Unfortunately, in the short term, the lack of discipline in many children hurts the learning environment of other students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2008

I am an 8th grade student at rio gallinas. I just want to say that this school rocks. We have great curriculum, fun activities, and lots of field trips. Go rio gallinas! :d
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 22, 2007

For the first time in many, many years we are feeling relief with our choice to enroll our daughters into the Rio Gallinas Charter School. The staff is incredible! Their dedication and desire to provide an education and support to all the children is extremely evident in their enthusiasm and energy. We look forward to the school year and this new foundation our children will be able to build upon for years to come. T. Mills
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2007

First off I want to say that the dedication of the teachers and Admin is something every parent dreams for their children!! If you are looking for a place for your child to really bloom into local and world aware person this is the place to be! The healthy out look to every part of learning and playing is so wonderful! My child has grown so much in ways that I think a regular public school would not have allowed. Thank you to all who have made this school a wonderful place to learn and grow!
—Submitted by Eelia, a parent


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

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

14 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

16 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 42% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 54% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2010.

12 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students36%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students17%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students0%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students30%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students27%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students36%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students29%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. 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.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 50% 56%
White 42% 29%
Black 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 73%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1300 Mineral Hill
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone: (505) 426-2311

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