Serving 94 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 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 22% 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
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#529 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
91%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
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 is Tierra Amarilla Elementary School's ranking?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 810 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?
94 students attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Amarilla Elementary School?
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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