Best Schools in Ruidoso Downs, NM
Ruidoso Downs, NM has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,820 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Ruidoso Downs don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ruidoso Downs, NM
The top high schools in Ruidoso Downs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ruidoso Downs, NM
The top middle schools in Ruidoso Downs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ruidoso Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ruidoso Downs, NM
The top elementary schools in Ruidoso Downs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. White Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students
2. Sierra Vista Primary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ruidoso Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 497 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ruidoso Downs, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ruidoso Downs, NM has a total population of 3,049 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ruidoso Downs, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ruidoso Downs, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ruidoso Downs, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ruidoso Downs, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ruidoso Downs, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ruidoso Downs, NM
How many schools are in Ruidoso Downs, NM?
Ruidoso Downs, NM has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,820 students in total.
How do schools in Ruidoso Downs perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Ruidoso Downs score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Ruidoso Downs don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ruidoso Downs?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations