EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE

eagle.rrps.net

823 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eagle Ridge Middle School, located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is part of the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school through a variety of core curriculum subjects, extracurricular activities, and elective programs designed to spark student interest and build foundational skills.

The school’s culture is focused on community engagement and student success, utilizing its location on Fruta Road as a hub for local families. With a dedication to providing a safe and inclusive environment, Eagle Ridge Middle School encourages active participation in both academic and social endeavors. By leveraging modern resources and a supportive staff, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each learner has the opportunity to grow intellectually and socially during their formative middle school years.

823

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	515
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	41

Hispanic
515 (62.6 %)
White
213 (25.9 %)
American Indian
41 (5.0 %)
Two or More
40 (4.9 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RIO RANCHO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)892-6630
Website:	http://eagle.rrps.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	732
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 277

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 287

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	277
Grade 7	259
Grade 8	287

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAGLE RIDGE MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	47.4%
Male	433	52.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th