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%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
89%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)50-59%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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