Eagle Ridge Middle vs Ernest Stapleton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 610 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Ridge Middle
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
732 students
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students
| Measure | Eagle Ridge Middle Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 138 | #292 of 416 |
| National rank | #14232 of 15,369 | #46471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 732 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 732 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 17.2).
- •Eagle Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.0).
- •Ernest Stapleton Elementary is the larger school with 798 students compared with 732.
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 Eagle Ridge Middle better than Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eagle Ridge Middle and Ernest Stapleton Elementary?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Ridge Middle: 732. Ernest Stapleton Elementary: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Ridge Middle and Ernest Stapleton Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Eagle Ridge Middle is 82nd of 138 and Ernest Stapleton Elementary is 292nd of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).