D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Rio Grande Elementary

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 940 EAST HERRERA, Hatch, NM 87937
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in New Mexico
Growth
C
Students gain 0.79 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Mexico schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
225
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.79 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in New Mexico (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with New Mexico schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Mexico. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−7 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (+3 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Mexico state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%22%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading +3 pts, math +6 pts64th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 940 EAST HERRERA
City Hatch
ZIP Code 87937
District 3501230
NCES School ID 350123000753
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 87937

Understanding the community around Rio Grande Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,125
Per Capita Income $17,756
Poverty Rate 34.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.0%
High School or Higher 60.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $99,200
Median Rent $463
Owner-Occupied 80.8%
Renter-Occupied 19.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rio Grande Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 98.2%
White 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 225
Teachers (FTE) 14.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary has 225 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary serve?
Rio Grande Elementary serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rio Grande Elementary receive per student?
Rio Grande Elementary receives $17,010 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rio Grande Elementary in 87937 ▼
Avg Home Value
$170,262
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
-0.6%
% Renters
19.2%

Other Schools in 87937

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026