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Turquoise Trail Charter School

Charter | PK-6 | 495 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 12, 2010

It's a school that works exceptionally hard and well to bring out the best in children.


Posted May 10, 2010

The teachers and staff are very supporative of all students and are happy to receive all the parent help they can get. They protect, teach and encourage our students every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

My son attended this school from K-6 and our experience there was great. He now attends Capshaw middle school and since the school provided great academics he is now ahead of other students who attended different schools for elementry. I would recomend parents to send thier children here if they want their children to get a well rounded education in a multi-sensory level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

The teaching and learning is excellent; the atmosphere is caring and warm. Students are happy and successful! The teachers work together and support one another.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 28, 2009

I have had 4 children attend this school and have been attending this school since 1999. This school is wonderful. They sincerely care for your child and seeing them as individuals with individual talents and needs. The staff has stayed relatively the same which just demonstrates how cohesive this school is. It is like an extended family. I consider TTE to be the best school in Santa Fe!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I have been a faulty member of Turquiose Trail for 19 years. The reason I have stayed at this school is because the faculty cares about individual children. We look at the child not the numbers on a national test.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

The teachers are knowledgeable and they care.The students and parents are wonderful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2008

This school is awesome! The teachers are great and the school offers a ton of things to do.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 16, 2008

We have two kids there and a third has gone on to ATC and is excelling there. All of our kids started out homeschooled, so all had some adjustments. The middle child didn't adapt well to the classroom setting and emphasis on group activities, so she came up with her own alternative. She had qualified for the Enrichment program, so arranged (with administration's and our approval) her own curriculum. She attends regular math, science, and other classes, and does independent study - mostly writing. She's thriving, and the school is to be commended for its flexibility Allan Sindelar
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2007

this school is the best school out there. I wish the school was much bigger so other kids can go
—Submitted by felicia colon, a parent


Posted January 7, 2006

Great school with lots of opportunity for involvement...best elementary school on the south side!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 14, 2005

T.T.E is a really great school. I went there for 5 years and those were the best years of education i have ever had. Not that i am going to a middle my litlle brother is attending the school and he says that the teachers are nice and he loves the classes that they offer. The quality of the academic program is exclent. The music teacher, the art teacher, the p.E teacher and the computer teacher are great. They are nice to the students. The level of parent involvenment is high. Most of the activities require the help of parents. My dad was the girls basketball coach for two years and he had a great time. The teachers are always letting the parents know what are the up coming events at T.T.E. This school is one of the best school in new mexico.
—Submitted by a student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

69 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

67 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 30% in 2010.

66 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students55%
Female63%
Male49%
Hispanic46%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities18%
English Language Learner Current33%

Reading

All Students52%
Female67%
Male41%
Hispanic44%
White67%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Current17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students49%
Female47%
Male52%
Hispanic40%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities13%
English Language Learner Current18%

Reading

All Students52%
Female53%
Male52%
Hispanic45%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities13%
English Language Learner Current18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students40%
Female36%
Male43%
Hispanic33%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities35%
English Language Learner Current17%

Reading

All Students50%
Female46%
Male53%
Hispanic47%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities24%
English Language Learner Current25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students68%
Female74%
Male60%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities0%
English Language Learner Currentn/a

Reading

All Students70%
Female80%
Male60%
Hispanic61%
Native Americann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities9%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 67% 56%
White 28% 29%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Black 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A62%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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13a San Marcos Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87508
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Phone: (505) 467-1700

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