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TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
4
Schools
890
Students
$19,324
Per-Pupil Spend
+35% nat'l
92.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 890 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,324 is above average for a US public school district. 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
TULAROSA ELEMENTARYPK–02206
TULAROSA INTERMEDIATE03–06268
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TULAROSA MIDDLE07–08144
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TULAROSA HIGH09–12272
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,324+35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
69.5%
Local (property tax)
9.4%
Federal
21.1%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
890
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,324 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 4 public schools, serving a total of 890 students.
What is the graduation rate for TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $19,324 per pupil — 35% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
93% of students in TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
No, TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
TULAROSA MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.