Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Turquoise Trail Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 37%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turquoise Trail Charter School's student population of 725 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Turquoise Trail Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
71%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Turquoise Trail Charter School often compared to?
Turquoise Trail Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood-gormley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Turquoise Trail Charter School?
725 students attend Turquoise Trail Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Turquoise Trail Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turquoise Trail Charter School?
Turquoise Trail Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turquoise Trail Charter School offer ?
Turquoise Trail Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Turquoise Trail Charter School part of?
Turquoise Trail Charter School is part of Turquoise Trail Charter School District.
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