Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
16%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
77%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
6%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences's ranking?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences is ranked #452 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences?
92 students attend La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences offer ?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences part of?
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences is part of La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences School District.
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