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Eagle Ridge Middle

800 FRUTA ROAD, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

About Eagle Ridge Middle

Eagle Ridge Middle is a public middle school in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It is in a big suburb and serves students in grades 6 to 8. There are about 777 students at the school, and there are about 17 students for every teacher. The attendance rate is a little better than the district average. There are about 44 full-time teachers and three full-time school counselors who help with teaching. Based on information from U.S. News & World Report, 32% of students are good at math and 41% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). The students are not very different from each other; 48% are female and 52% are male. About 47% of the students said they were poor. The main focus of the curriculum at Eagle Ridge Middle School is on core academic subjects and helping students. The school is in the Rio Rancho area, which is known for its neighborhoods that are good for families and a stable housing market. It gives students a structured place to learn. Overall, Eagle Ridge Middle does well in school, but there is room for improvement through focused teaching help and community involvement.

Contact Information

Address

800 FRUTA ROAD, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124

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Phone

(505) 892-6630

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 41% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
777
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 93 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Eagle Ridge Middle

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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 27.28%
Asian 0.26%
Hispanic 62.16%
Black 1.16%
Two+ Races 4.76%
Native Am. 4.38%
White
27.28%
Asian
0.26%
Hispanic
62.16%
Black
1.16%
Two+ Races
4.76%
Native Am.
4.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 777
48.26%
375 Female
51.74%
402 Male

Student Population

777 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

259 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The unique way of teaching at Eagle Ridge Middle School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is getting a lot of attention. The school has been using KEV School Cash Online more and more, which makes it easier for parents and staff to handle money. The point of this change is to make things easier and more convenient for everyone at school.

The school is also working with groups like the National UFO Historical Record Center and the Rio Rancho Events Center to get people involved in the community. These partnerships show that the school is committed to helping with community projects and giving students unique ways to learn. By focusing on new ideas and getting people involved in their communities, Eagle Ridge Middle School is helping to shape the next generation of leaders and change-makers.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to encourage good behavior?

Ans. Students learn to be responsible and polite when they know what is expected of them and get regular praise.

Q2. What does EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE do to help parents?

Ans. The school keeps in touch with families through meetings, updates, and activities that everyone can take part in.

Q3. What makes EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE a good place to be?

Ans. A friendly school environment makes students feel safe, supported, and eager to learn every day.

Q4. What kind of teaching does EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE use?

Ans. The school uses interesting lessons that make students think critically and take part in them every day.

Q5. What does the school do to make students feel like they belong?

Ans. Every student feels valued and supported when classrooms are welcoming and respectful.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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