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Sierra Elementary

Summary:

Sierra Elementary is a public elementary school located in T Or C, New Mexico, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 144 students. The school is part of the T Or C Municipal Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sierra Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 45.14% White, 48.61% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American, Asian, and Native American students. This diversity is higher compared to the nearby T Or C Elementary school, which has a student population that is 55.27% White and 40.87% Hispanic. However, Sierra Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages, with a 35% proficiency rate in Language Arts, 20% in Mathematics, and 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively.

Sierra Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 16 students per teacher over the past three school years, which is slightly lower than the nearby T Or C Elementary. Additionally, Sierra Elementary has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-socioeconomic status families, significantly higher than the state average. While the school's performance for its homeless student population has been exceptional, ranking 10th out of 36 New Mexico elementary schools in the 2021-2022 school year, its overall statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, suggesting that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of specific subgroups to improve its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 1500 North Silver
       T Or C, NM  87901

(575) 894-8150

District: T Or C

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,771 Help


Students who attend Sierra Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    T Or C Middle
High:    Hot Springs High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  144

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.6%
White:
45.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Sierra Elementary ranks worse than 62.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the T Or C School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), White (45.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the T Or C School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sierra Elementary is 16, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the T Or C School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sierra Elementary is $9,771, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the T Or C School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sierra Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sierra Elementary 272nd of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Sierra Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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T Or C:

SchoolDigger ranks T Or C 88th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sierra Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.65 256th 389 34.2%
2006 38.90 256th 390 34.4%
2007 50.35 195th 398 51.0%
2008 40.06 248th 405 38.8%
2009 52.60 188th 411 54.3%
2010 34.61 295th 419 29.6%
2011 45.53 215th 402 46.5%
2012 44.38 221st 398 44.5%
2013 46.72 208th 412 49.5%
2014 52.08 197th 442 55.4%
2015 39.09 232nd 421 44.9%
2016 36.64 256th 410 37.6%
2017 30.43 264th 374 29.4%
2018 46.89 178th 383 53.5%
2019 38.63 233rd 396 41.2%
2022 35.79 238th 420 43.3%
2023 36.99 272nd 435 37.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.63 84th 165 49.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.90 123rd 356 65.4%
2019 49.40 168th 361 53.5%
2022 42.40 186th 410 54.6%
2023 45.69 235th 426 44.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.07 1st 2 50.0%
2022 68.80 10th 36 72.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.33 128th 339 62.2%
2019 48.24 155th 343 54.8%
2022 31.49 248th 395 37.2%
2023 38.50 240th 390 38.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.08 260th 333 21.9%
2019 19.05 297th 337 11.9%
2022 36.10 213th 392 45.7%
2023 34.08 273rd 414 34.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 42.64 22nd 40 45.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.84 40th 56 28.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.40 98th 329 70.2%
2019 47.09 167th 320 47.8%
2022 24.33 284th 389 27.0%
2023 37.09 255th 395 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sierra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.22 185th 187 1.1%
2019 13.09 193rd 199 3.0%
2022 19.11 295th 325 9.2%
2023 31.68 292nd 413 29.3%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Sierra Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 171 3 0 88 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 176 4 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 176 4 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 165 2 0 73 2 n/a n/a 0 242
1998 149 3 2 83 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1999 160 2 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 170 3 0 73 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2001 150 3 0 81 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 147 2 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2003 147 2 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2004 125 1 0 80 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 118 1 0 71 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2006 108 4 0 68 2 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 106 2 0 67 3 n/a n/a 0 178
2008 106 1 1 53 3 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 108 3 0 63 1 n/a n/a 0 175
2010 98 3 0 85 1 0 0 0 187
2011 94 3 0 75 1 0 0 0 173
2012 88 4 0 56 0 0 0 0 148
2013 129 2 1 15 1 0 0 0 148
2014 92 0 1 60 1 0 0 0 154
2015 107 0 0 62 3 0 0 0 172
2016 97 0 2 62 3 0 0 0 164
2017 81 1 2 68 4 1 0 0 157
2018 83 2 3 78 1 1 1 0 169
2019 100 5 0 76 0 0 2 0 183
2020 109 3 2 76 0 0 0 0 190
2021 78 4 4 63 2 0 0 0 151
2022 63 6 3 61 1 1 1 0 136
2023 65 2 2 70 1 0 4 0 144

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 Sierra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 263 14.0 18.8 n/a
1995 261 14.2 18.4 n/a
1996 261 14.2 18.4 n/a
1997 242 15.8 15.3 n/a
1998 238 16.6 14.3 n/a
1999 246 14.5 17.0 52
2000 247 13.0 19.0 71.3
2001 235 13.4 17.5 98.7
2002 227 12.1 18.8 74
2003 227 12.1 18.8 74
2004 207 10.7 19.3 76.8
2005 191 10.1 18.9 82.2
2006 182 11.8 15.4 69.8
2007 178 8.5 20.9 78.1
2008 164 9.0 18.2 74.4
2009 175 9.5 18.4 78.9
2010 187 10.4 17.8 84
2011 173 10.4 16.5 76.3
2012 148 12.4 11.8 95.9
2013 148 8.0 18.5 95.9
2014 154 8.7 17.5 71.4
2015 172 10.0 17.2 90.7
2016 164 10.0 16.4 100
2017 157 9.7 16.0 94.9
2018 169 10.2 16.4 100
2019 183 12.2 14.9 100
2020 190 12.7 14.8 100
2021 151 10.8 13.9 100
2022 136 9.3 14.5 100
2023 144 8.9 16.0 100

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 Sierra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 263 14.0 18.8 n/a
1995 261 14.2 18.4 n/a
1996 261 14.2 18.4 n/a
1997 242 15.8 15.3 n/a
1998 238 16.6 14.3 n/a
1999 246 14.5 17.0 52
2000 247 13.0 19.0 71.3
2001 235 13.4 17.5 98.7
2002 227 12.1 18.8 74
2003 227 12.1 18.8 74
2004 207 10.7 19.3 76.8
2005 191 10.1 18.9 82.2
2006 182 11.8 15.4 69.8
2007 178 8.5 20.9 78.1
2008 164 9.0 18.2 74.4
2009 175 9.5 18.4 78.9
2010 187 10.4 17.8 84
2011 173 10.4 16.5 76.3
2012 148 12.4 11.8 95.9
2013 148 8.0 18.5 95.9
2014 154 8.7 17.5 71.4
2015 172 10.0 17.2 90.7
2016 164 10.0 16.4 100
2017 157 9.7 16.0 94.9
2018 169 10.2 16.4 100
2019 183 12.2 14.9 100
2020 190 12.7 14.8 100
2021 151 10.8 13.9 100
2022 136 9.3 14.5 100
2023 144 8.9 16.0 100

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 Sierra Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,771

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sierra 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 233rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 272nd of 435 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Elementary)2933.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (T Or C)2734.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Elementary)1411.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (T Or C)1714.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Sierra Elementary)3329.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Language Arts (T Or C)3035.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sierra Elementary)2426.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (T Or C)2130.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students183144
 21.3%
African American52
 60%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic7670
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White10065
 35%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sierra Elementary

Students who attend Sierra Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T Or C Middle
High : Hot Springs High

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Sierra Elementary.

Students at Sierra Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 45% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Sierra Elementary ranks 272nd of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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