Very Good
#213 of 864 schools in NM
Top 25% in state
Tularosa Intermediate
Elementary School · Tularosa · Tularosa, NM
An elementary school in Tularosa, NM serving grades 3rd – 6th.
304 1ST STREET, Tularosa, NM 88352
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tularosa Intermediate score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tularosa Intermediate 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average497/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tularosa), 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
$47,083
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tularosa
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tularosa Intermediate is listed in TULAROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tularosa Intermediate
Tularosa Intermediate is a public elementary school in Tularosa, NM, part of Tularosa, serving approximately 292 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tularosa Intermediate
What grades does Tularosa Intermediate serve?
Tularosa Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Tularosa Intermediate?
Tularosa Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Intermediate is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tularosa Intermediate rank in NM?
Tularosa Intermediate ranks #213 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tularosa Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Tularosa Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Tularosa Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tularosa Intermediate has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tularosa Intermediate a charter school?
No, Tularosa Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tularosa Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Tularosa Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tularosa Intermediate?
87.7% of students at Tularosa Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (575) 585-8800
- Area population (ZIP 88352)
- 4,211
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 88352; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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