Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tierra Amarilla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School's student population of 112 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is 0.26, 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)
(17-18)15-19%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
25%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tierra Amarilla Elementary School often compared to?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ohkay Owingeh Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary School?
112 students attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tierra Amarilla Elementary School offer ?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tierra Amarilla Elementary School part of?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is part of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District.
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