Serious incidents run slightly above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 19 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 9 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 126 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 19 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 65 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 5 | Minor |
RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks #20 of 20 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIO RANCHO CYBER ACADEMY | 06–12 | 36 | A |
| SPARRK ONLINE ACADEMY | KG–05 | 34 | A |
| INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL | 09–12 | 30 | A |
| MAGGIE CORDOVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | KG–05 | 21 | A |
| SANDIA VISTA ELEMENTARY | PK–05 | 20 | A |
| VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY | KG–05 | 14 | A |
| ERNEST STAPLETON ELEMENTARY | KG–05 | 12 | A |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE | 06–08 | 10 | A |