Martin King Jr Elementary School
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (505) 896-0667
District: Rio Rancho Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 885 students
Rio Rancho's Martin King Jr Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district. It is among the few public elementary schools in New Mexico to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Martin King Jr Elementary School is a public school in the Rio Rancho Public Schools district located in Rio Rancho, NM. As of 2012, the students are 42.4% White, non-Hispanic; 41.8% Hispanic; 4.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; 3.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 3.8% Multiracial; and 3.4% Native American or Native Alaskan. 48.6% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 42.4% | 42% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 41.8% | 47% | 59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.7% | 2% | 1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.8% | 3% | 2% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2% | 1% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 3.4% | 4% | 10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 48.6% | 51% | 68% |
| English learners | — | 4% | 16% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 9.5 mi | |
| 2 | Blossom Ridge at Anderson Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Albuquerque | NM | 14.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho | Rio Rancho | NM | 1.3 mi | |
| 2 | Ventana Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 3.7 mi | |
| 3 | Taylor Ranch | Albuquerque | NM | 5.9 mi | |
| 4 | Albuquerque | Albuquerque | NM | 10.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kirtland AFB | 17.5 mi. |
