Serving 144 students in grades 7-8, Tularosa Middle 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 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 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tularosa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tularosa Middle School's student population of 144 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tularosa Middle 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 Tularosa Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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)
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
24%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
45%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
26%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tularosa Middle School's ranking?
Tularosa Middle School is ranked #487 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?
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).
How many students attend Tularosa Middle School?
144 students attend Tularosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tularosa Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tularosa Middle School?
Tularosa Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tularosa Middle School offer ?
Tularosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tularosa Middle School part of?
Tularosa Middle School is part of Tularosa Municipal Schools School District.
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