Martin King Jr Elementary School

1301 Nicklaus Dr Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin King Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20% in NM
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Martin King Jr Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin King Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin King Jr Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#148 out of 810 schools
(Top 20%)
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44%
24%
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48%
34%
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60-64%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
57%
63%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
27%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Martin King Jr Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Martin King Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Martin King Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cielo Azul Elementary School, Maggie Cordova Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Martin King Jr Elementary School?
577 students attend Martin King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Martin King Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin King Jr Elementary School?
Martin King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin King Jr Elementary School offer ?
Martin King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martin King Jr Elementary School part of?
Martin King Jr Elementary School is part of Rio Rancho School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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