Cielo Azul Elementary School vs. Rio Rancho Elementary School
Should you attend Cielo Azul Elementary School or Rio Rancho Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cielo Azul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Rio Rancho Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cielo Azul Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 38% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Rancho Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
698 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#244 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
114
77
Grade 1 Students
128
99
Grade 2 Students
108
83
Grade 3 Students
109
89
Grade 4 Students
111
84
Grade 5 Students
128
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
6%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
54%
62%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
29%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
