Tierra Adentro vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend Tierra Adentro or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tierra Adentro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades 6-12, Tierra Adentro ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 721 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
221 students
721 students
% Male | % Female
39% | 61%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 217 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
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n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
30
223
Grade 7 Students
35
245
Grade 8 Students
42
253
Grade 9 Students
25
-
Grade 10 Students
29
-
Grade 11 Students
30
-
Grade 12 Students
30
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
89%
60%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
6%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%