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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 934 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 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
934 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
22,011 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 143 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)65-69%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.56
% American Indian
26%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
46%
62%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,641 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,558
$14,756
Spending / Student
$13,641
$14,121
Best Tularosa School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tularosa Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: 3-6
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Tularosa Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101b Old Mescalero Rd
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: 7-8
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Tularosa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 8th Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: PK-2
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tularosa School District?
Tularosa School District manages 4 public schools serving 934 students.
What is the rank of Tularosa School District?
Tularosa School District is ranked #111 out of 143 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
46% of Tularosa School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tularosa School District?
Tularosa School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Tularosa School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,641 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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