Ernest Stapleton Elementary vs Rio Rancho Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Stapleton Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
798 students
Rio Rancho Middle School
Rio Rancho · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | Ernest Stapleton Elementary Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Rio Rancho Middle School Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 416 | #126 of 138 |
| National rank | #46471 of 50,301 | #15012 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 798 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 798 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Stapleton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 11.0).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.0).
- •Rio Rancho Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 798.
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 Ernest Stapleton Elementary better than Rio Rancho Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Stapleton Elementary ranks higher (17.2 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 Ernest Stapleton Elementary and Rio Rancho Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Rio Rancho and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary: 798. Rio Rancho Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Stapleton Elementary and Rio Rancho Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Ernest Stapleton Elementary is 292nd of 416 and Rio Rancho Middle School is 126th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).