Serving 76 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tierra Amarilla Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Tierra Amarilla, NM, covering an extensive area of approximately 818.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located nearly 29.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School's student population of 76 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
87%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
25%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierra Amarilla Elementary School's ranking?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary School?
76 students attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tierra Amarilla Elementary School offer ?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tierra Amarilla Elementary School part of?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is part of Chama Valley School District.
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