Top Rankings
Tularosa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 883 students in Tularosa 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 Tularosa School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
916 Schools
# Students
883 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tularosa 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 65% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Graduation Rate
65%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.4%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
25%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
47%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,344 is higher than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,837 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,344
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,837
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tularosa School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tularosa Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101b Old Mescalero Rd
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Gr: 7-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Tularosa Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Gr: 3-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Tularosa High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 8th Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
404 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tularosa School District?
Tularosa School District manages 4 public schools serving 883 students.
What is the rank of Tularosa School District?
Tularosa School District is ranked #111 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tularosa School District?
47% of Tularosa School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tularosa School District?
Tularosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Tularosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,837 is higher than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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