Serving 258 students in grades 6-12, Tierra Adentro 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tierra Adentro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tierra Adentro's student population of 258 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tierra Adentro 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 Adentro 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
#487 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
91%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tierra Adentro's ranking?
Tierra Adentro is ranked #487 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Tierra Adentro often compared to?
Tierra Adentrois often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tierra Adentro?
The graduation rate of Tierra Adentro is 90%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Tierra Adentro?
258 students attend Tierra Adentro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Tierra Adentro students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tierra Adentro?
Tierra Adentro has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tierra Adentro offer ?
Tierra Adentro offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tierra Adentro part of?
Tierra Adentro is part of Tierra Adentro School District.
In what neighborhood is Tierra Adentro located?
Tierra Adentro is located in the Sawmill Area neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Sawmill Area.
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