Top Rankings
T Or C Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,287 students in T Or C Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in T Or C Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
5 Schools
936 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
T Or C Municipal Schools 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 144 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)80-84%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
682 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
62%
# Black Students
13 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
553 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
43%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
92
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,348 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,841 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,348
$14,560
Spending / Student
$14,841
$13,933
Best T Or C Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
T Or C Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 4-5
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Hot Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Pershing Ave
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
T Or C Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-3
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to T Or C Municipal Schools School District?
T Or C Municipal Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of T Or C Municipal Schools School District?
T Or C Municipal Schools School District is ranked #101 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in T Or C Municipal Schools School District?
53% of T Or C Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of T Or C Municipal Schools School District?
T Or C Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is T Or C Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,841 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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