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Rio Rancho Middle School

1600 LOMA COLORADO DR NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144

About Rio Rancho Middle School

Rio Rancho Middle School is a public school for middle schoolers in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It is in a large area of the suburbs. There are about 1,125 students in grades 6 through 8 at the school. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1, which is a little higher than the average for the district. The school has 47 full-time equivalent teachers and 3 full-time school counselors who help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Rio Rancho Middle School offers a full curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, English language arts, science, and social studies, as well as electives and activities that make learning more fun. Based on academic performance data, 44% of students are good at reading and 44% are good at math. Compared to state standards, the result is a moderate level of success. The school has a wide range of students. 52% are men and 48% are women. 41% of the students are not rich. There are students of many different races and ethnicities at the school, and it tries to meet all of their needs. Rio Rancho Middle School is in a suburban area and has excellent academic results, a diverse student body, and a supportive learning environment.

Contact Information

Address

1600 LOMA COLORADO DR NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144

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Phone

(505) 891-5335

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1125
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 38 IN STEM IN STATE

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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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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: 8:40 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 26.13%
Asian 0.53%
Hispanic 59.38%
Black 2.22%
Two+ Races 6.93%
Native Am. 4.62%
White
26.13%
Asian
0.53%
Hispanic
59.38%
Black
2.22%
Two+ Races
6.93%
Native Am.
4.62%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1125
47.64%
536 Female
52.36%
589 Male

Student Population

1125 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

375 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Rio Rancho Middle School! The school has been working hard to involve parents and guardians by holding events and encouraging them to take part in student activities. Recently, they had a party to show how much their students support the football team and other student-athletes. It was a great example of school spirit.

The school is also working to get the community involved. For example, the Box Tops app lets parents help the school by buying certain products. Rio Rancho Middle School is also part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district, which has been working to make schools better for students. For example, they have proposed a $80 million bond measure to pay for important safety and infrastructure upgrades.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to help kids learn early?

Ans. The lessons are fun and teach basic reading, writing, and social skills.

Q2. What role do families play in school life?

Ans. Families get regular updates and are encouraged to take part in school events.

Q3. What sets RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL apart?

Ans. Its focus on early childhood development helps students learn more in the future.

Q4. Are there any events at RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL that families can attend?

Ans. Yes, the school has literacy nights, workshops for parents, and community events all year long.

Q5. How does the school help new students who start in the middle of the year?

Ans. Adams Elementary helps kids get used to new places by giving them orientation help and introductions to other kids.

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

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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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