Tierra Amarilla Middle School serves 52 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NM state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NM state average).
How many students attend Tierra Amarilla Middle School?
52 students attend Tierra Amarilla Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tierra Amarilla Middle School students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Amarilla Middle School?
Tierra Amarilla Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tierra Amarilla Middle School offer ?
Tierra Amarilla Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tierra Amarilla Middle School part of?
Tierra Amarilla Middle School is part of Chama Valley Indep. Schools School District.
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