Elementary Schools in Tularosa

The Tularosa area is home to two elementary schools, Tularosa Intermediate and Tularosa Elementary, both of which serve students in grades K-5. However, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages on key academic measures.

Both Tularosa Intermediate and Tularosa Elementary have struggled with low statewide rankings, with Tularosa Intermediate's ranking fluctuating between 202 out of 433 schools in 2023-2024 and 321 out of 435 in 2022-2023, while Tularosa Elementary's ranking has remained in the bottom quarter of all elementary schools in the state for over a decade. The schools' proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages, with Tularosa Intermediate's 2022-2023 proficiency rates ranging from 19% to 24%, and Tularosa Elementary's 2022-2023 Language Arts proficiency rate at just 20%.

Additionally, both schools have high rates of students qualifying for free and reduced-price lunch, with over 90% of their student populations coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This suggests that the Tularosa schools may require targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by their student populations and improve academic outcomes. The Tularosa school district may need to prioritize these schools and work to close the achievement gap with the state averages.