Tierra Adentro

Tierra Adentro is the sole public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in the Tierra Adentro district, which is ranked 66 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 243 students, Tierra Adentro has seen its statewide ranking decline over the past three years, from 55th out of 177 high schools in 2021-2022 to 93rd out of 190 high schools in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tierra Adentro's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in mathematics significantly lower than the state average at just 15% in both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, compared to the state averages of 24% and 25%, respectively. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science are higher than the state averages, suggesting the school may be providing effective academic support in these areas. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the challenges faced by the student population, Tierra Adentro's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 1 could be a contributing factor to its academic performance, as it allows for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the data suggests that Tierra Adentro is a school facing some challenges, particularly in mathematics proficiency, but is also demonstrating strengths in other academic areas and providing a supportive environment for its economically disadvantaged student population.