Tierra Encantada Charter School

4601 Mission Bend
Santa Fe, NM 87507
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades 7-12, Tierra Encantada Charter 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tierra Encantada Charter School's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
289 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Tierra Encantada Charter 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 Encantada Charter School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#705 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tierra Encantada Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tierra Encantada Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tierra Encantada Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tierra Encantada Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tierra Encantada Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tierra Encantada Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Tierra Encantada Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tierra Encantada Charter School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tierra Encantada Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tierra Encantada Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tierra Encantada Charter School's ranking?
Tierra Encantada Charter School is ranked #705 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tierra Encantada Charter School?
The graduation rate of Tierra Encantada Charter School is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Tierra Encantada Charter School?
289 students attend Tierra Encantada Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Tierra Encantada Charter School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Encantada Charter School?
Tierra Encantada Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tierra Encantada Charter School offer ?
Tierra Encantada Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tierra Encantada Charter School part of?
Tierra Encantada Charter School is part of Tierra Encantada Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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