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#339 of 864 schools in NM

Top 39% in state

Tierra Encantada Charter School

High School · Tierra Encantada Charter School · Santa Fe, NM

A charter high school in Santa Fe, NM where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4601 MISSION BEND, Santa Fe, NM 87507

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 54.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate54.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$13,903
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Tierra Encantada Charter School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2017, reaching 12% in 2022.

Show all 6 years by subject
2015
Math
2%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
9%
2017
Math
3%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

Based on 11 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tierra Encantada Charter School 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,029/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Fe), 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

$62,955

Median home value

$333,300

Median rent

$1,276/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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The Masters ProgramCharter · enrollment unverified6.59–121.3 mi250Compare →
Desert Sage AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.5 mi281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tierra Encantada Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,903NCES 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 Encantada Charter School is listed in TIERRA ENCANTADA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tierra Encantada Charter School

Tierra Encantada Charter School is a public high school in Santa Fe, NM, part of Tierra Encantada Charter School, serving approximately 284 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #339 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tierra Encantada Charter School

What grades does Tierra Encantada Charter School serve?

Tierra Encantada Charter School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Tierra Encantada Charter School?

Tierra Encantada Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tierra Encantada Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tierra Encantada Charter School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tierra Encantada Charter School rank in NM?

Tierra Encantada Charter School ranks #339 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Tierra Encantada Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tierra Encantada Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Encantada Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tierra Encantada Charter School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Tierra Encantada Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Tierra Encantada Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Tierra Encantada Charter School a Title I school?

No, Tierra Encantada Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tierra Encantada Charter School?

99.6% of students at Tierra Encantada Charter School 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Santa Fe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
4-Year Graduation
54.5%
Area population (ZIP 87507)
51,109
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
39.1
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 87507; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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