RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL

1600 LOMA COLORADO DR NE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144

rioranchomiddle.rrps.net

1,024 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rio Rancho Middle School, located at 1600 Loma Colorado Blvd NE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a key component of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the institution is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, aiming to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while fostering personal growth, social responsibility, and community engagement during these critical formative years.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for students, parents, and the community to stay informed about daily operations, extracurricular activities, and academic resources. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Rio Rancho Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop the skills necessary for future success. It remains a focal point for families in the Rio Rancho area looking for a structured and developmental educational experience.

1,024

Total Students

58.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	632
Black	20
Asian	9
Two or More	80
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
632 (61.7%)
White
230 (22.5%)
Two or More
80 (7.8%)
American Indian
52 (5.1%)
Black
20 (2.0%)
Asian
9 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIO RANCHO
Phone:	(505)891-5335
Website:	http://rioranchomiddle.rrps.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,024
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,022
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 305

Grade 7 347

Grade 8 372

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	305
Grade 7	347
Grade 8	372

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	485	47.4%
Male	539	52.6%

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