Top Rankings
T Or C School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,284 students in T Or C School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in T Or C School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
5 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
1,284 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
T Or C School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
52%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
45%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,384 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,876 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,384
$14,756
Spending / Student
$14,876
$14,121
Best T Or C School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 4-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
T Or C Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Pershing Ave
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
T Or C Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to T Or C School District?
T Or C School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,284 students.
What is the rank of T Or C School District?
T Or C School District is ranked #99 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in T Or C School District?
52% of T Or C School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of T Or C School District?
T Or C School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is T Or C School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,876 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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