Top Rankings
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 92 students in La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
936 Schools
# Students
92 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
15 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
12%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
62%
# Black Students
n/a
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
5 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
10
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,359 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,717 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$861,000
$4,694 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,359
$14,560
Spending / Student
$12,717
$13,933
Best La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District manages 1 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District is ranked #95 out of 144 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District?
77% of La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,717 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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