Is Tierra Adentro a good school?

Tierra Adentro ranks 69 th of 170 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tierra Adentro?

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Tierra Adentro.

What is the racial makeup of Tierra Adentro?

Students at Tierra Adentro are 85% Hispanic, 9% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Tierra Adentro

Summary:

Tierra Adentro is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a diverse student population of 243 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic (85.19% in 2022-2023). The school is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tierra Adentro has consistently performed above the state average in proficiency rates for the New Mexico Combined Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments, with 2022-2023 proficiency rates of 41% in Language Arts, 15% in Mathematics, and 42% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 out of 132-157 New Mexico high schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Tierra Adentro has maintained a statewide ranking in the top half of New Mexico high schools, with a ranking of 69 out of 170 in 2022-2023, and a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 10.2 to 11.8 over the past three school years.

While Tierra Adentro outperforms nearby schools like Valley High and Abq Charter Academy in academic proficiency, it lags behind the highly-ranked Early College Academy. Additionally, the school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate indicates a high percentage of students from low-income families, which may present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation and student support. Overall, Tierra Adentro appears to be a strong-performing charter school that is effectively serving its diverse student population and achieving academic results above the state average.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

1781 Bellemah Ave
Albuquerque, NM 87104

(505) 967-4720

District: Tierra Adentro

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 170 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,093

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.2%

White:

8.6%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tierra Adentro ranks better than 55.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.79. (See more...)

Compare Details Tierra Adentro ranks better than 59.4% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.79. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Tierra Adentro freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.2%), White (8.6%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tierra Adentro is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Tierra Adentro employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tierra Adentro is $10,093.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tierra Adentro:

SchoolDigger ranks Tierra Adentro 107^th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Tierra Adentro in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tierra Adentro 69^th of 170 New Mexico public high schools. (See Tierra Adentro in the ranking list.)

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Tierra Adentro:

SchoolDigger ranks Tierra Adentro 54^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	24.79	147^th	193	23.8%
2014	37.80	137^th	222	38.3%
2015	24.68	167^th	207	19.3%
2016	37.46	125^th	208	39.9%
2017	31.38	117^th	176	33.5%
2018	42.15	98^th	186	47.3%
2019	22.15	155^th	200	22.5%
2022	32.17	135^th	232	41.8%
2023	47.79	107^th	239	55.2%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.18	12^th	97	87.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.36	33^rd	58	43.1%
2023	58.26	27^th	100	73.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	37.81	106^th	168	36.9%
2019	28.94	128^th	175	26.9%
2022	39.88	100^th	223	55.2%
2023	56.60	79^th	227	65.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	40.10	92^nd	156	41.0%
2019	22.55	129^th	160	19.4%
2022	33.73	110^th	220	50.0%
2023	45.12	99^th	213	53.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	59.47	61^st	213	71.4%
2023	43.64	109^th	221	50.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	43.48	78^th	149	47.7%
2019	23.08	121^st	150	19.3%
2022	30.93	117^th	214	45.3%
2023	50.24	84^th	204	58.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	39.77	115^th	187	38.5%
2023	48.21	105^th	229	54.1%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tierra Adentro

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Rank History for all high school students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	51.93	79^th	177	55.4%
2014	70.53	43^rd	198	78.3%
2015	58.30	51^st	193	73.6%
2016	64.00	43^rd	185	76.8%
2017	49.42	66^th	158	58.2%
2018	38.08	90^th	182	50.5%
2019	35.15	100^th	181	44.8%
2022	58.41	55^th	177	68.9%
2023	47.79	69^th	170	59.4%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.18	6^th	29	79.3%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.22	29^th	58	50.0%
2023	58.26	13^th	38	65.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	46.12	76^th	164	53.7%
2019	52.49	60^th	161	62.7%
2022	72.14	26^th	154	83.1%
2023	56.60	47^th	157	70.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	42.41	76^th	145	47.6%
2019	49.85	63^rd	144	56.3%
2022	69.45	43^rd	157	72.6%
2023	45.12	60^th	143	58.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	45.80	64^th	143	55.2%
2019	26.43	108^th	151	28.5%
2022	29.62	117^th	159	26.4%
2023	43.64	72^nd	146	50.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	39.89	70^th	133	47.4%
2019	44.80	64^th	139	54.0%
2022	58.06	49^th	150	67.3%
2023	50.24	51^st	132	61.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Tierra Adentro

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.56	62^nd	133	53.4%
2023	48.21	67^th	157	57.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	18	4	0	128	1	0	2	153
2012	23	9	0	146	3	0	2	183
2013	20	6	0	170	6	0	3	205
2014	21	5	0	198	4	0	3	231
2015	21	8	0	202	5	0	2	238
2016	21	7	0	227	7	0	3	265
2017	24	6	1	243	9	0	5	288
2018	26	4	1	229	12	0	4	276
2019	15	3	1	245	13	0	6	283
2020	19	4	0	237	9	0	4	273
2021	17	5	0	216	4	0	4	246
2022	13	3	0	197	5	0	3	221
2023	21	7	1	207	2	1	4	243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tierra Adentro

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	153	13.3	11.4	70.6
2012	183	16.5	11.0	71
2013	205	18.4	11.1	65.4
2014	231	20.4	11.3	62.3
2015	238	23.0	10.3	71.4
2016	265	23.0	11.5	65.7
2017	288	23.5	12.2	64.9
2018	276	23.5	11.7	66.7
2019	283	25.0	11.3	74.2
2020	273	23.0	11.8	76.2
2021	246	23.0	10.6	100
2022	221	21.5	10.2	100
2023	243	20.5	11.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tierra Adentro

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	153	13.3	11.4	70.6
2012	183	16.5	11.0	71
2013	205	18.4	11.1	65.4
2014	231	20.4	11.3	62.3
2015	238	23.0	10.3	71.4
2016	265	23.0	11.5	65.7
2017	288	23.5	12.2	64.9
2018	276	23.5	11.7	66.7
2019	283	25.0	11.3	74.2
2020	273	23.0	11.8	76.2
2021	246	23.0	10.6	100
2022	221	21.5	10.2	100
2023	243	20.5	11.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tierra Adentro

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,093

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tierra Adentro

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 155^th of 200 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 239 Middle schools	32.7%
Ranks 100^th of 181 High schools	Ranks 69^th of 170 High schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Adentro)	24	27.6	3.6%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tierra Adentro)	15	20.7	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Adentro)	17	37.8	20.8%
7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	34.8	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tierra Adentro)	6	24.3	18.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	24.8	5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Adentro)	15	24.4	9.4%
8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	33.2	2.2%
11th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Adentro)	41	40.9	0.1%
11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	40	33.1	6.9%
11th Grade Science (Tierra Adentro)	26	42.9	16.9%
11th Grade Science (New Mexico)	25	40.2	15.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	243	14.1%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	13	2	84.6%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	245	207	15.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	15	21	40%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.2%	100%	25.8%

Schools Near Tierra Adentro

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
Tierra Adentro	Public, Charter	6-12	1781 Bellemah Ave	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Tierra Adentro	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 967-4720	243	21	11.8	100.0%	21 (8.6%)	7 (2.9%)	207 (85.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	47.8	69^th of 170 public high schools	59.4%		58.4	55^th of 177 public high schools	68.9%	14	41.0	15.0	42.0	$10,093
Ace Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1240 Bellamah Ave. NW	Albuquerque	87104	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-4733	236	16	14.7	100.0%	16 (6.8%)	7 (3.0%)	210 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			10.0	$9,979
Gordon Bernell Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2821 4th Street NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 468-7707	140	7	19.8	61.4%	18 (12.9%)	10 (7.1%)	80 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$7,443
Siembra Leadership High School	Public, Charter	9-12	524 Central Ave SW	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 205-0329	283	10	28.3	100.0%	42 (14.8%)	14 (4.9%)	211 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	9.7	164^th of 170 public high schools	3.5%					(n/a)	18.0		8.0	$11,053
Amy Biehl Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	123 4th St SW	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Amy Biehl Charter High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 299-9409	222	19	11.9	48.2%	51 (23.0%)	8 (3.6%)	153 (68.9%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	65.5	46^th of 170 public high schools	72.9%		85	23^rd of 177 public high schools	87.0%	23	44.0	17.0	75.0	$11,354
Valley High	Public	9-12	1505 Candelaria Rd NW	Albuquerque	87107	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 345-9021	1,039	65	16.0	100.0%	93 (9.0%)	13 (1.3%)	877 (84.4%)	5 (0.5%)	32 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.8%)	31.7	103^rd of 170 public high schools	39.4%		37.7	86^th of 177 public high schools	51.4%	17	35.0	10.0	26.0	$10,979
Abq Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	405 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 242-6640	322	14	23.0	55.6%	35 (10.9%)	14 (4.3%)	238 (73.9%)	3 (0.9%)	25 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)								(n/a)			16.0	$9,716
Albuquerque High	Public	9-12	800 Odelia Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 843-6400	1,714	104	16.4	44.9%	237 (13.8%)	44 (2.6%)	1,307 (76.3%)	15 (0.9%)	52 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (3.4%)	53.5	61^st of 170 public high schools	64.1%		64.2	46^th of 177 public high schools	74.0%	15	39.0	18.0	45.0	$8,180
Early College Academy	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	217	0	723.3	18.9%	61 (28.1%)	5 (2.3%)	129 (59.4%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.9%)	98.8	3^rd of 170 public high schools	98.2%		96.7	6^th of 177 public high schools	96.6%	3	84.0	57.0	71.0	$2,851
Career Enrichment	Public	9-12	807 Mountain Rd NE	Albuquerque	87102	Bernalillo County	Albuquerque	No	(n/a)	No	No	(505) 247-3658	0	36	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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