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Tularosa Municipal Schools 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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 890 students in Tularosa Municipal Schools 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 Municipal Schools 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 76% 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
936 Schools
# Students
890 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Tularosa 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 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 Students
243 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
27%
12%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
401 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
62%
# Black Students
11 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
218 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
25%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
61
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
72
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,278 is higher than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,316 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,278
$14,560
Spending / Student
$14,316
$13,933
Best Tularosa Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tularosa Intermediate
Magnet School
(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
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Tularosa Middle School
Magnet 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
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Tularosa High School
Magnet 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
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tularosa Elementary School
Magnet School
404 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: PK-2
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tularosa Municipal Schools School District?
Tularosa Municipal Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 890 students.
What is the rank of Tularosa Municipal Schools School District?
Tularosa Municipal Schools School District is ranked #112 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tularosa Municipal Schools School District?
45% of Tularosa Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tularosa Municipal Schools School District?
Tularosa Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Tularosa Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,316 is higher than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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