Tierra Encantada Charter School

Summary:

Tierra Encantada Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with 289 students. However, the school has consistently underperformed the state average in academic proficiency, with only 32% proficiency in English Language Arts, 5% in Mathematics, and 28% in Science, compared to state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36% respectively.

The school's 4-year graduation rate has been declining, from 76% in 2021-2022 to 71.7% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and nearby high-performing schools like Mandela International Magnet and Academy for Technology & Classics. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for English Language Learners and Special Education students, but struggling with Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Despite the school's overall challenges, the significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.44% in 2021-2022 to 20.07% in 2022-2023, may indicate a change in the school's demographic composition. This could have implications for the school's approach to supporting its student population and addressing their unique needs. The school's leadership and the broader community should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and develop a comprehensive plan to address them, with a focus on improving outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 4601 Mission Bend
       Santa Fe, NM  87507


(505) 983-3337

District: Tierra Encantada Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,361 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.5 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.6%
White:
6.9%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.1% Help


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Compare Details Tierra Encantada Charter School ranks worse than 76.2% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Tierra Encantada Charter School ranks worse than 71.6% of high schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tierra Encantada Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.6%), White (6.9%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tierra Encantada Charter School is 20.5. (See more...)
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Compare Tierra Encantada Charter School employs 14 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tierra Encantada Charter School is $9,361.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tierra Encantada Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tierra Encantada Charter School 179th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Tierra Encantada Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Tierra Encantada Charter School 136th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Tierra Encantada Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Tierra Encantada Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tierra Encantada Charter School 102nd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tierra Encantada Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 167th 186 10.2%
2019 20.33 164th 200 18.0%
2023 24.34 176th 239 26.4%
2024 25.96 179th 235 23.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.81 48th 97 50.5%
2024 39.50 34th 91 62.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.55 141st 160 11.9%
2023 17.83 192nd 213 9.9%
2024 32.08 146th 217 32.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.29 149th 221 32.6%
2024 26.14 160th 219 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 124th 149 16.8%
2019 18.65 128th 150 14.7%
2022 10.28 182nd 214 15.0%
2023 21.33 164th 204 19.6%
2024 29.22 142nd 206 31.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.01 180th 229 21.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tierra Encantada Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.75 169th 182 7.1%
2019 23.32 141st 181 22.1%
2022 60.22 53rd 177 70.1%
2023 24.34 122nd 170 28.2%
2024 26.63 136th 190 28.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.81 20th 29 31.0%
2024 39.50 17th 41 58.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.47 4th 30 86.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.00 42nd 154 72.7%
2024 30.96 100th 154 35.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.08 127th 144 11.8%
2022 55.55 60th 157 61.8%
2023 17.83 121st 143 15.4%
2024 33.91 95th 153 37.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.62 110th 143 23.1%
2019 29.68 99th 151 34.4%
2022 62.55 53rd 159 66.7%
2023 30.29 104th 146 28.8%
2024 23.16 131st 159 17.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.49 131st 133 1.5%
2019 22.65 120th 139 13.7%
2022 64.32 42nd 150 72.0%
2023 21.33 111th 132 15.9%
2024 28.78 96th 142 32.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Tierra Encantada Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.01 125th 157 20.4%
2024 24.81 116th 155 25.2%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Tierra Encantada Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 64 2 1 226 0 0 0 0 293
2018 82 1 0 218 2 0 1 0 304
2019 23 2 0 250 4 0 2 0 281
2020 20 1 0 289 1 0 0 0 311
2021 16 4 0 298 1 0 0 0 319
2022 13 3 0 277 1 0 0 0 294
2023 20 5 0 259 5 0 0 0 289

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

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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 Encantada Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 293 22.0 13.3 15.4
2018 304 21.0 14.4 5.9
2019 281 20.0 14.0 31.3
2020 311 20.3 15.3 3.9
2021 319 20.0 15.9 33.2
2022 294 17.0 17.2 38.4
2023 289 14.0 20.5 20.1

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 Encantada Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 293 22.0 13.3 15.4
2018 304 21.0 14.4 5.9
2019 281 20.0 14.0 31.3
2020 311 20.3 15.3 3.9
2021 319 20.0 15.9 33.2
2022 294 17.0 17.2 38.4
2023 289 14.0 20.5 20.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tierra Encantada Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,361

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tierra Encantada Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 176th of 239 Middle schools
 8.4%
Ranks 141st of 181 High schoolsRanks 122nd of 170 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Encantada Charter School)1219
 7%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
11th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Encantada Charter School)1739.5
 22.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Science (Tierra Encantada Charter School)1046.2
 36.2%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281289
 2.8%
African American25
 150%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic250259
 3.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2320
 13%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.3%20.1%
 11.2%


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Students at Tierra Encantada Charter School are 90% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Tierra Encantada Charter School.

Tierra Encantada Charter School ranks 136th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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