Top Rankings
Ruidoso School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,820 students in Ruidoso School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
51爆料s in Ruidoso School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
934 Schools
# Students
1,820 Students
318,852 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
22,087 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ruidoso School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 144 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90-94%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
# American Indian Students
250 Students
38,282 Students
% American Indian Students
14%
12%
# Asian Students
24 Students
3,886 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
987 Students
198,720 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
63%
# Black Students
8 Students
5,580 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
520 Students
64,638 Students
% White Students
29%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
396 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
7,350 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
10,550
# Students in K Grade:
137
20,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
21,626
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
22,840
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
22,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
22,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
23,267
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
23,365
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
23,755
# Students in 8th Grade:
131
24,354
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
29,625
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
27,491
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
24,570
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
22,111
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,742 is higher than the state median of $14,547. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,947 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,742
$14,547
Spending / Student
$13,947
$13,920
Best Ruidoso School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Grades: PK-2
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ruidoso School District?
Ruidoso School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,820 students.
What is the rank of Ruidoso School District?
Ruidoso School District is ranked #72 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso School District?
54% of Ruidoso School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ruidoso School District?
Ruidoso School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Ruidoso School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,947 is higher than the state median of $13,920. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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