D−
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
PublicHighGrades 9–12Alternative Education School
2355 Avenida De Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046 · (575) 527-6058 · Part of Las Cruces Public Schools
Students
46
Students per teacher
1:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 61 pts below the state
- Small classes: 1:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 74.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 23.1%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 57.7%
Location
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2355 Avenida De Mesilla, Mesilla
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 912
Grade 108
Grade 1113
Grade 1213
Enrollment over time
183’20
146’21
144’22
148’23
46’24
Down 74.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%White 22%Black 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.