Tierra Adentro School District

1511 Central Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tierra Adentro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 258 students in Tierra Adentro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Tierra Adentro School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
926 Schools
# Students
258 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tierra Adentro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NM)
#103 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
24%
30-34%
34%
25-29%
33%
(20-21)
≥90%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.56
% American Indian
2%
12%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
91%
62%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
4%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,624 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NM)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,438
$14,756
Spending / Student
$14,624
$14,121

Best Tierra Adentro School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Adentro
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 967-4720
Grades: 6-12
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tierra Adentro School District?
Tierra Adentro School District manages 1 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the rank of Tierra Adentro School District?
Tierra Adentro School District is ranked #104 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tierra Adentro School District?
91% of Tierra Adentro School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tierra Adentro School District?
Tierra Adentro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Tierra Adentro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,624 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥90% (Top 5% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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