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Explore Academy – Rio Rancho

2720 AVENIDA CORAZON, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

About Explore Academy – Rio Rancho

Explore Academy – Rio Rancho is one of the new charter elementary schools in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It has a flexible, student-centered learning model for students in grades K–8, and it plans to add higher grades in the future. This public charter school has about 450 students and keeps class sizes small so that each student can get the attention they need. Explore Academy is known for its unique seminar-style approach, where students choose different "flavors" of learning for subjects like reading, math, science, and social studies. The school puts a lot of emphasis on mastery-based learning, creativity, and letting students choose what they want to do. This makes for a fun and welcoming place to learn. Explore Academy in Rio Rancho is one of New Mexico's most forward-thinking elementary schools. It gets kids ready for both school and real-life problem-solving.

Explore Academy – Rio Rancho Contact Information

Address

2720 AVENIDA CORAZON, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

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Phone

(505) 306-5283

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
182
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 269 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Explore Academy – Rio Rancho

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.45%
Asian 1.65%
Hispanic 42.86%
Black 3.3%
Two+ Races 0.55%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
49.45%
Asian
1.65%
Hispanic
42.86%
Black
3.3%
Two+ Races
0.55%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 182
42.86%
78 Female
57.14%
104 Male

Student Population

182 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

646 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The 2024–25 preliminary annual report shows Explore Academy–Rio Rancho achieving an overall performance rating of 79.4 under the state accountability framework, reflecting solid academic performance and overall compliance.

FAQ

Q1.What kind of school is Explore Academy in Rio Rancho?

Ans. Explore Academy – Rio Rancho is a public charter school that doesn't have traditional grade-level classes. Instead, it uses a personalized, mastery-based learning model.

Q2. What grades does Explore Academy – Rio Rancho teach?

Ans. The campus is for kids in grades K–8, but it plans to add more grades in the future.

Q3. What makes learning different from regular public schools?

Ans. Students go to short, focused "seminars" and have to show that they know the material through tests before they can move on to the next level. This lets them go at their own pace.

Q4. Do students get together based on their age or their skill level?

Ans. Students are usually put into groups based on their skills and progress, not just their age. This helps with personalized learning paths.

Q5. Does the school use the state curriculum standards for New Mexico?

Ans. Yes, Explore Academy meets New Mexico state standards, but it does so in a way that is different from the usual way of teaching.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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