Cielo Azul Elementary vs Rio Rancho Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cielo Azul Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Cielo Azul Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Rio Rancho Middle School Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 416 | #126 of 138 |
| National rank | #48714 of 50,301 | #15012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cielo Azul Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 11.0).
- •Cielo Azul Elementary does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24.5%).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Cielo Azul Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.7).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 640.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cielo Azul Elementary better than Rio Rancho Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cielo Azul Elementary ranks higher (12.4 vs 11.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cielo Azul Elementary and Rio Rancho Middle School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cielo Azul Elementary: 640. Rio Rancho Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cielo Azul Elementary and Rio Rancho Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Cielo Azul Elementary is 384th of 416 and Rio Rancho Middle School is 126th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).