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 644 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 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 504 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 14:1 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
644 students
504 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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
88
65
Grade 1 Students
99
78
Grade 2 Students
128
98
Grade 3 Students
114
84
Grade 4 Students
106
87
Grade 5 Students
109
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
6%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
57%
61%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
26%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
12%
