Very Good
#167 of 864 schools in NM
Top 19% in state
Tierra Adentro
High School · Tierra Adentro · Albuquerque, NM
A charter high school in Albuquerque, NM serving grades 6th – 12th.
1781 BELLEMAH AVE, Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tierra Adentro score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tierra Adentro sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albuquerque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,714
Median home value
$300,000
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Leadership High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Native American Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Abq Sign Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Gordon Bernell CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Tierra Adentro
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tierra Adentro is listed in TIERRA ADENTRO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tierra Adentro
Tierra Adentro is a public high school in Albuquerque, NM, part of Tierra Adentro, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tierra Adentro
What grades does Tierra Adentro serve?
Tierra Adentro serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tierra Adentro?
Tierra Adentro has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Adentro?
The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Adentro is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tierra Adentro rank in NM?
Tierra Adentro ranks #167 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tierra Adentro's MySchoolScout rating?
Tierra Adentro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tierra Adentro?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Adentro has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Tierra Adentro a charter school?
Yes, Tierra Adentro is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tierra Adentro a Title I school?
No, Tierra Adentro is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tierra Adentro?
97.3% of students at Tierra Adentro qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bernalillo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (505) 967-4720
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 87104)
- 13,369
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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