New Mexico Released Annual School Report Cards
Parents can now check how local school districts performed in statewide math, reading, and science assessments.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Administration
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The New Mexico Public Education Department has published the latest annual report cards for school districts across the state. The data reflects student testing performance throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
Why it matters
These reports provide families with a clear look at academic proficiency trends in their local districts. The information helps parents understand where their schools are succeeding and where additional instructional support is prioritized for the coming year.
Statewide proficiency stands at 26% for math, 43% for reading, and 33% for science. Locally, Rio Rancho Public Schools saw math proficiency reach 35%, while Colinas del Norte Elementary School recorded 13 percentage points of growth in English.
The players
Robert Dodd
The superintendent of Rio Rancho Public Schools who assumed the role in March 2026.
New Mexico Public Education Department
The state agency responsible for overseeing public schools and releasing annual academic performance data.
The details
The Public Education Department determines these report cards using assessment data collected over the preceding academic year. Rio Rancho Public Schools is responding to these results by implementing pilot programs focused on acceleration and student intervention. Superintendent Robert Dodd has specifically highlighted a need to bolster science instruction to improve future outcomes.
Timeline
March 2026: Robert Dodd took over as superintendent.
2025-2026 school year: The period covered by the report cards.
Winter 2026: The target date for developing the 7 Keys to Success goals.
The Home Front
These report cards align with national accountability standards that require states to provide clear performance metrics to the public. This transparency allows families to track long-term academic progress within their districts relative to statewide benchmarks.
You can verify your specific school's data by visiting the official state portal to see how local instructional changes affect your student. Review these findings to better understand the academic support programs being implemented in your district.
The takeaway
Annual report cards offer a vital snapshot of district-wide academic health for families monitoring school quality. Review your local district findings at the official site to see how recent curriculum shifts in math and science are impacting classroom performance.
What happens next
Superintendent Robert Dodd expects to finalize the new 7 Keys to Success goals by winter 2026. Additionally, the district plans to launch a high-expertise teaching model pilot program during this academic year.
Further reading
You can find more analysis on school district operations in our Administration section.
More information
View your district's full assessment results on the NMPED Vistas report card lookup.
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