How do these districts compare?
| Metric | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Espanola, New Mexico | Rio Rancho, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 92 | 17,272 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,386 | $11,377 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.1% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 75.5% | 74.5% |
| Local Revenue | 2.4% | 14.8% |
La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences
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Rio Rancho Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | — | 25.5% |
| African American | — | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | — | 60.9% |
| Asian | — | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | — | 3.6% |
| Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | — | 7.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 41.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences | Rio Rancho Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 414:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.8% | 30.6% |
School Types
La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Rio Rancho Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.