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 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,780 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.
Public Schools in Ruidoso School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
925 Schools
# Students
1,780 Students
317,975 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
22,004 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ruidoso School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 141 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
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
14%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
55%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,096 is higher than the state median of $14,763. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,260 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,096
$14,763
Spending / Student
$14,260
$14,127
Best Ruidoso School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Gr: PK-2 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ruidoso School District?
Ruidoso School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,780 students.
What is the rank of Ruidoso School District?
Ruidoso School District is ranked #64 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
55% of Ruidoso School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ruidoso School District?
Ruidoso School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Ruidoso School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,260 is higher than the state median of $14,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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