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TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL

13-A SAN MARCOS LOOP, SANTA FE, NM, 87508

About TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL

Turquoise Trail Charter School is a public charter school in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that serves students in grades K–8. The school has about 460 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1, which means that classes are small and teachers can give each student more attention. The school focuses on learning through projects and experiences, and it includes arts, technology, and environmental education in its lessons. The Turquoise Trail Charter School encourages social and emotional growth as well as academic growth by promoting teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. There are a lot of different types of students at the school. Most of them are Hispanic, but there are also White, Native American, and other racial and ethnic groups. USA News data shows that students' skills in Math and English Language Arts are a little below the state average. This is a common problem for charter schools that serve students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with how much the state gives to charter schools. Turquoise Trail Charter School is known for its unique way of teaching, its involvement in the community, and its focus on well-rounded development. The school also offers ongoing chances to improve academic performance while keeping the school a safe and supportive place to be.

TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

13-A SAN MARCOS LOOP, SANTA FE, NM, 87508

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Phone

(505) 986-4000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 32% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
656
Total Students
$70383
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 166 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at TURQUOISE TRAIL CHARTER SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 29.73%
Asian 1.52%
Hispanic 65.4%
Black 1.52%
Two+ Races 0.3%
Native Am. 1.22%
White
29.73%
Asian
1.52%
Hispanic
65.4%
Black
1.52%
Two+ Races
0.3%
Native Am.
1.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 656
45.88%
301 Female
54.12%
355 Male

Student Population

656 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

467 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Turquoise Trail Charter School is recognized for hands-on environmental projects and community events that promote sustainability and real-world learning.

FAQ

Q1. What do students need to do to get into Turquoise Trail Charter School?

Ans. Students can apply by filling out the school's enrollment application. If there are more applications than seats, charter school rules say that a lottery system is usually used.

Q2: Are there programs at the school that kids can do before or after school?

Ans. Turquoise Trail Charter School only offers limited before- and after-school care and enrichment programs, based on how many people want them and how many staff members are available.

Q3. What kinds of activities outside of class can students do?

The school has a lot of extracurricular activities, like arts, music, sports, and community service clubs, to help students explore their interests and learn new skills.

Q4: How does the school get parents and families to help their kids learn?

Families should stay involved in their child's education by going to school events, volunteering, and meeting with the teacher regularly.

Q5. Do students get meals during the school day?

Ans. Yes, the school is part of federal nutrition programs that provide breakfast and lunch to eligible students during the school day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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