Is Tularosa Intermediate a good school?

Tularosa Intermediate ranks 202 nd of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tularosa Intermediate?

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended Tularosa Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of Tularosa Intermediate?

Students at Tularosa Intermediate are 52% Hispanic, 23% American Indian, 21% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Tularosa Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Tularosa Intermediate usually go on to attend: Middle : Tularosa Middle High : Tularosa High

Tularosa Intermediate

Summary:

Tularosa Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Tularosa, New Mexico, with 268 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 13 to 1. The school faces several challenges, including academic performance below the state average and significant disparities in achievement among different student subgroups.

Tularosa Intermediate's proficiency rates on state assessments are generally lower than the state averages, with 33% in English Language Arts, 29% in Mathematics, and 27% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking higher for Hispanic students but lower for Native American students and students with special needs. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Holloman Elementary, which has significantly higher proficiency rates, Tularosa Intermediate's performance is generally lower. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 130 out of 396 schools in 2018-2019 to 202 out of 433 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting a need for improvement in the school's academic programs. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and resource allocation could help Tularosa Intermediate better serve its students and improve their academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-6

304 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352

(575) 585-8800

District: Tularosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,019

Students who attend Tularosa Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:	Tularosa Middle
High:	Tularosa High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.1%

American Indian:

22.6%

White:

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tularosa Intermediate ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Tularosa Intermediate is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.1%), American Indian (22.6%), White (21.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tularosa Intermediate is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Tularosa Intermediate employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tularosa Intermediate is $8,019.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tularosa Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Tularosa Intermediate 202^nd of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Tularosa Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Tularosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Tularosa 60^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tularosa Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2008	31.06	305^th	405	24.7%
2009	33.53	294^th	411	28.5%
2010	39.60	267^th	419	36.3%
2011	42.54	232^nd	402	42.3%
2012	49.59	200^th	398	49.7%
2013	37.18	266^th	412	35.4%
2014	29.66	336^th	442	24.0%
2015	44.61	200^th	421	52.5%
2016	39.60	238^th	410	42.0%
2017	41.78	200^th	374	46.5%
2018	49.49	169^th	383	55.9%
2019	60.55	130^th	396	67.2%
2022	29.44	277^th	420	34.0%
2023	28.03	321^st	435	26.2%
2024	46.77	202^nd	433	53.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.56	33^rd	83	60.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.27	80^th	99	19.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	59.89	112^th	356	68.5%
2019	73.43	62^nd	361	82.8%
2022	35.48	231^st	410	43.7%
2023	31.78	303^rd	426	28.9%
2024	57.17	92^nd	237	61.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	45.87	170^th	339	49.9%
2019	54.36	127^th	343	63.0%
2022	30.67	252^nd	395	36.2%
2023	25.78	307^th	390	21.3%
2024	32.25	267^th	393	32.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	46.17	158^th	333	52.6%
2019	59.66	107^th	337	68.2%
2022	19.97	293^rd	392	25.3%
2023	27.16	310^th	414	25.1%
2024	58.70	154^th	410	62.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	66.99	81^st	329	75.4%
2019	74.74	49^th	320	84.7%
2022	36.30	210^th	389	46.0%
2023	35.02	268^th	395	32.2%
2024	60.07	138^th	390	64.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	38.86	32^nd	48	33.3%
2019	45.02	32^nd	64	50.0%
2023	14.39	86^th	92	6.5%
2024	32.94	52^nd	79	34.2%

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Rank History for White students at Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	49.62	93^rd	187	50.3%
2019	45.31	115^th	199	42.2%
2022	28.40	262^nd	325	19.4%
2023	29.18	299^th	413	27.6%
2024	37.35	176^th	293	39.9%

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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.

Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Tularosa Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	85	8	0	132	65	n/a	n/a	290
2008	83	2	1	140	49	n/a	n/a	275
2009	95	2	1	137	60	n/a	n/a	295
2010	79	4	3	131	61	0	1	279
2011	81	2	3	129	65	0	2	282
2012	72	5	2	131	68	0	1	279
2013	69	3	1	119	67	0	0	259
2014	72	4	0	120	84	0	0	280
2015	70	2	1	125	87	0	0	285
2016	78	0	0	118	88	0	0	284
2017	63	1	0	127	95	1	2	289
2018	62	3	0	119	93	1	2	280
2019	64	2	1	123	86	1	2	279
2020	70	4	1	115	77	0	2	269
2021	66	4	1	111	65	0	3	250
2022	62	1	1	111	62	0	3	240
2023	60	3	1	135	65	0	4	268
2024	62	3	2	152	66	0	7	292

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 Tularosa Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	290	23.0	12.6	99
2008	275	21.0	13.1	98.9
2009	295	20.0	14.8	99
2010	279	21.0	13.2	98.9
2011	282	20.0	14.1	98.9
2012	279	18.8	14.7	98.9
2013	259	17.7	14.5	98.8
2014	280	18.7	14.9	98.9
2015	285	19.0	15.0	51.2
2016	284	20.0	14.2	100
2017	289	19.5	14.8	100
2018	280	19.5	14.3	100
2019	279	18.2	15.2	100
2020	269	18.6	14.4	100
2021	250	19.4	12.8	100
2022	240	19.7	12.1	100
2023	268	19.6	13.6	92.5
2024	292	20.2	14.4	87.7

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 Tularosa Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	290	23.0	12.6	99
2008	275	21.0	13.1	98.9
2009	295	20.0	14.8	99
2010	279	21.0	13.2	98.9
2011	282	20.0	14.1	98.9
2012	279	18.8	14.7	98.9
2013	259	17.7	14.5	98.8
2014	280	18.7	14.9	98.9
2015	285	19.0	15.0	51.2
2016	284	20.0	14.2	100
2017	289	19.5	14.8	100
2018	280	19.5	14.3	100
2019	279	18.2	15.2	100
2020	269	18.6	14.4	100
2021	250	19.4	12.8	100
2022	240	19.7	12.1	100
2023	268	19.6	13.6	92.5
2024	292	20.2	14.4	87.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tularosa Intermediate

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,019

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tularosa Intermediate

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 130^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 321^st of 435 Elementary schools	41%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Tularosa Intermediate)	30	21.4	8.6%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Tularosa)	30	21.4	8.6%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tularosa Intermediate)	36	14.3	21.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tularosa)	36	14.3	21.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa Intermediate)	47	21.1	25.9%
4th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa)	47	21.1	25.9%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tularosa Intermediate)	37	16.9	20.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tularosa)	37	16.9	20.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa Intermediate)	30	31.3	1.3%
5th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa)	30	31.3	1.3%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tularosa Intermediate)	28	34	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tularosa)	28	34	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa Intermediate)	43	30.3	12.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Tularosa)	43	30.3	12.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tularosa Intermediate)	19	22.7	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tularosa)	19	22.7	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	268	3.9%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	86	65	24.4%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	123	135	9.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	64	60	6.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	92.5%	7.5%

Schools Near Tularosa Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Tularosa Intermediate	Public	3-6	304 1st Street	Tularosa	88352	Otero County	Tularosa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 585-8800	292	20	14.4	87.7%	62 (21.2%)	3 (1.0%)	152 (52.1%)	2 (0.7%)	66 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	46.8	202^nd of 433 public elementary schools	53.3%		28	321^st of 435 public elementary schools	26.2%	119	27.0	33.0	29.0	$8,019
Tularosa Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	404 1st Street	Tularosa	88352	Otero County	Tularosa	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 585-8800	211	16	13.6	99.1%	61 (28.9%)	4 (1.9%)	87 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)				$7,895
La Luz Elementary	Public	K-5	99 Alamo	La Luz	88337	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5300	232	13	17.8	50.4%	94 (40.5%)	4 (1.7%)	119 (51.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	50.4	193^rd of 433 public elementary schools	55.4%		63.8	147^th of 435 public elementary schools	66.2%	46	38.0	42.0	21.0	$8,366
Sierra Elementary	Public	K-5	2211 Puerto Rico Ave	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5800	293	18	16.2	39.6%	115 (39.2%)	11 (3.8%)	137 (46.8%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.2%)	88.1	48^th of 433 public elementary schools	88.9%		94.3	35^th of 435 public elementary schools	92.0%	13	61.0	54.0	45.0	$8,417
Buena Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	2600 19th St	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5100	234	14	16.7	41.5%	87 (37.2%)	11 (4.7%)	113 (48.3%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.3%)	80.3	77^th of 433 public elementary schools	82.2%		94.4	33^rd of 435 public elementary schools	92.4%	44	51.0	55.0	35.0	$8,302
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 North Florida	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5400	170	16	10.6	60.0%	55 (32.4%)	6 (3.5%)	102 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	13.4	399^th of 433 public elementary schools	7.9%		9.4	424^th of 435 public elementary schools	2.5%	25	14.0	14.0	13.0	$7,485
Stepping Stones Preschool	Public	PK	805 E 12th St Bldg F	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 812-5400	118	9	13.1	20.3%	44 (37.3%)	3 (2.5%)	60 (50.8%)	3 (2.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Sunset Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2410 10th St	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5200	448	29	15.4	47.8%	137 (30.6%)	24 (5.4%)	240 (53.6%)	8 (1.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.4%)	56.2	164^th of 433 public elementary schools	62.1%		31.8	297^th of 435 public elementary schools	31.7%	133	39.0	43.0	25.0	$8,016
Yucca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Dale Scott Blvd	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-6900	219	13	16.8	45.2%	69 (31.5%)	15 (6.8%)	108 (49.3%)	5 (2.3%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	45	212^th of 433 public elementary schools	51.0%		49.6	203^rd of 435 public elementary schools	53.3%	9	31.0	33.0	27.0	$7,573
Desert Star Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Washington Ave	Alamogordo	88310	Otero County	Alamogordo	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 812-5750	463	28	16.5	51.8%	152 (32.8%)	18 (3.9%)	243 (52.5%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.8%)	26.8	323^rd of 433 public elementary schools	25.4%		28.3	316^th of 435 public elementary schools	27.4%	7	28.0	31.0	12.0	$7,422

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