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Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Summary:

Tierra Amarilla Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico. With a student population of just 101, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average in both language arts and mathematics proficiency.

Tierra Amarilla Elementary has a notably high percentage of Hispanic students (84.16%) and a higher percentage of Native American students (3.96%) compared to the surrounding area. The school also serves a 100% low-income student population, with all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.5 to 14 students per teacher, the school has struggled to support its student subgroups, ranking in the bottom quarter of New Mexico elementary schools for Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school performs better for English Language Learners, ranking in the top quarter of schools in this category.

Interestingly, the nearby Chama Elementary school, which is also part of the Chama Valley Independent Schools district, has a similar student population and demographic makeup, but has consistently outperformed Tierra Amarilla Elementary in terms of statewide rankings and academic proficiency. This suggests that with the right strategies and support, Tierra Amarilla Elementary may be able to improve its academic outcomes and provide a higher-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 Bulding 170 State Rd 531
       Tierra Amarilla, NM  87575

(575) 588-7285

District: Chama Valley

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,189 Help


Students who attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary usually attend:

High:    Escalante Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.2%
White:
5.9%
American Indian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tierra Amarilla Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.2%), White (5.9%), American Indian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tierra Amarilla Elementary is 9.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tierra Amarilla Elementary is $14,189.
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Rank History for Tierra Amarilla Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.45 104th 389 73.3%
2006 56.89 153rd 390 60.8%
2007 61.63 134th 398 66.3%
2008 45.87 213th 405 47.4%
2009 66.44 114th 411 72.3%
2010 59.06 155th 419 63.0%
2011 67.01 113th 402 71.9%
2012 65.79 121st 398 69.6%
2013 60.97 139th 412 66.3%
2014 52.17 194th 442 56.1%
2015 31.04 298th 421 29.2%
2016 45.95 195th 410 52.4%
2018 41.68 204th 383 46.7%
2022 31.72 269th 420 36.0%
2023 26.88 328th 435 24.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.10 53rd 203 73.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.54 155th 356 56.5%
2022 37.46 221st 410 46.1%
2023 30.11 310th 426 27.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.78 230th 395 41.8%
2023 28.98 286th 390 26.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.24 357th 414 13.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.89 150th 329 54.4%
2022 31.61 240th 389 38.3%
2023 23.20 325th 395 17.7%
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Rank History for White students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.34 345th 413 16.5%
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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 Amarilla Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 21 0 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1991 24 0 0 124 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 18 0 1 127 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1993 14 0 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1994 10 2 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1995 9 0 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1996 9 0 3 104 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1997 9 3 2 96 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1998 4 0 0 110 0 n/a n/a 0 114
1999 3 0 0 102 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 9 0 0 97 1 n/a n/a 0 107
2001 18 0 0 99 1 n/a n/a 0 118
2002 15 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2003 15 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2004 11 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2005 19 0 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2006 14 0 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2007 14 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 18 0 0 89 2 n/a n/a 0 109
2009 16 0 0 83 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 10 0 0 91 0 0 0 0 101
2011 11 0 0 89 0 0 0 0 100
2012 11 0 0 82 0 0 0 0 93
2013 20 0 0 83 0 0 3 0 106
2014 19 0 0 84 0 0 3 0 106
2015 14 2 0 80 2 0 1 0 99
2016 15 2 0 87 2 0 1 0 107
2017 17 1 0 94 1 0 0 0 113
2018 20 1 0 94 0 0 0 0 115
2019 18 1 0 94 8 0 1 0 122
2020 15 0 0 96 9 0 0 0 120
2021 11 0 0 84 7 0 1 0 103
2022 8 0 0 96 4 2 2 0 112
2023 6 1 1 85 4 2 2 0 101

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 Amarilla Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 151 10.0 15.1 n/a
1991 148 9.7 15.2 n/a
1992 146 9.7 15.0 n/a
1993 125 9.7 12.9 n/a
1994 126 8.9 14.2 n/a
1995 116 8.9 13.0 n/a
1996 116 8.9 13.0 n/a
1997 110 8.5 12.9 n/a
1998 114 8.0 14.3 n/a
1999 106 7.0 15.1 66
2000 107 7.5 14.3 86.9
2001 118 8.0 14.8 72
2002 104 9.0 11.6 74
2003 104 9.0 11.6 74
2004 107 8.8 12.2 69.2
2005 105 9.0 11.7 70.5
2006 97 8.5 11.4 95.9
2007 99 8.9 11.1 97
2008 109 8.6 12.7 97.2
2009 100 7.6 13.2 97
2010 101 7.4 13.6 97
2011 100 7.2 13.7 97
2012 93 7.0 13.2 96.8
2013 106 5.0 21.2 94.3
2014 106 9.5 11.1 80.2
2015 99 8.0 12.3 50.5
2016 107 6.0 17.8 83.2
2017 113 6.5 17.3 70.8
2018 115 10.2 11.2 100
2019 122 9.3 13.0 95.9
2020 120 11.6 10.3 100
2021 103 8.9 11.4 100
2022 112 7.9 14.0 100
2023 101 10.6 9.5 100

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 Amarilla Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 151 10.0 15.1 n/a
1991 148 9.7 15.2 n/a
1992 146 9.7 15.0 n/a
1993 125 9.7 12.9 n/a
1994 126 8.9 14.2 n/a
1995 116 8.9 13.0 n/a
1996 116 8.9 13.0 n/a
1997 110 8.5 12.9 n/a
1998 114 8.0 14.3 n/a
1999 106 7.0 15.1 66
2000 107 7.5 14.3 86.9
2001 118 8.0 14.8 72
2002 104 9.0 11.6 74
2003 104 9.0 11.6 74
2004 107 8.8 12.2 69.2
2005 105 9.0 11.7 70.5
2006 97 8.5 11.4 95.9
2007 99 8.9 11.1 97
2008 109 8.6 12.7 97.2
2009 100 7.6 13.2 97
2010 101 7.4 13.6 97
2011 100 7.2 13.7 97
2012 93 7.0 13.2 96.8
2013 106 5.0 21.2 94.3
2014 106 9.5 11.1 80.2
2015 99 8.0 12.3 50.5
2016 107 6.0 17.8 83.2
2017 113 6.5 17.3 70.8
2018 115 10.2 11.2 100
2019 122 9.3 13.0 95.9
2020 120 11.6 10.3 100
2021 103 8.9 11.4 100
2022 112 7.9 14.0 100
2023 101 10.6 9.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tierra Amarilla Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,189

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tierra Amarilla Elementary

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Tierra Amarilla Elementary)1423.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Chama Valley)2514.8
 10.2%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students122101
 17.2%
African American11
American Indian84
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic9485
 9.6%
Pacific Islander02
White186
 66.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.9%100%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tierra Amarilla Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Tierra Amarilla Elementary.

Students at Tierra Amarilla Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Tierra Amarilla Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Escalante Middle/High School


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