Rio Rancho Elementary School vs. Cielo Azul Elementary School
Should you attend Rio Rancho Elementary School or Cielo Azul 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
Rio Rancho Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Cielo Azul Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
534 students
698 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#193 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
114
Grade 1 Students
99
128
Grade 2 Students
83
108
Grade 3 Students
89
109
Grade 4 Students
84
111
Grade 5 Students
102
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
62%
54%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
25%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
