Is J Paul Taylor Academy a good school?

J Paul Taylor Academy ranks 50 th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend J Paul Taylor Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended J Paul Taylor Academy.

What is the racial makeup of J Paul Taylor Academy?

Students at J Paul Taylor Academy are 68% Hispanic, 26% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

J Paul Taylor Academy

Summary:

J Paul Taylor Academy is a public charter elementary school in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serving 198 students in grades K-8. This high-performing school consistently outshines the state average in academic proficiency and maintains a strong statewide ranking.

J Paul Taylor Academy's academic achievements are impressive. In the 2022-2023 school year, 61% of students were proficient or better in Language Arts, 39% in Mathematics, and 66% in Science, far exceeding the state averages of 38%, 24%, and 34%, respectively. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking among the top elementary schools in New Mexico for female, Hispanic, white, and low socioeconomic status students. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 15% of elementary schools, J Paul Taylor Academy has established itself as a standout educational institution.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Loma Heights Elementary, Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community, and Conlee Elementary, J Paul Taylor Academy stands out with its diverse student population, lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and consistently high academic performance. This success can be attributed to the school's effective teaching practices, supportive learning environment, and dedication to meeting the needs of all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005

(575) 652-4006

District: J Paul Taylor Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,963

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.2%

White:

26.3%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J Paul Taylor Academy ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.74. (See more...)

Compare Details J Paul Taylor Academy ranks better than 88.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.2%), White (26.3%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare J Paul Taylor Academy employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Paul Taylor Academy is $7,963.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks J Paul Taylor Academy 50^th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See J Paul Taylor Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks J Paul Taylor Academy 28^th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See J Paul Taylor Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks J Paul Taylor Academy 9^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	84.98	42^nd	412	89.8%
2014	81.28	56^th	442	87.3%
2015	73.57	78^th	421	81.5%
2016	75.21	76^th	410	81.5%
2017	75.18	64^th	374	82.9%
2018	69.97	92^nd	383	76.0%
2019	67.96	105^th	396	73.5%
2022	76.63	68^th	420	83.8%
2023	88.74	50^th	435	88.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.91	4^th	410	99.0%
2023	76.15	93^rd	426	78.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	62.43	105^th	339	69.0%
2019	78.32	45^th	343	86.9%
2022	85.93	32^nd	395	91.9%
2023	90.94	41^st	390	89.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	72.55	59^th	333	82.3%
2019	53.05	132^nd	337	60.8%
2022	59.72	103^rd	392	73.7%
2023	81.07	70^th	414	83.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	57.31	122^nd	329	62.9%
2019	78.49	40^th	320	87.5%
2022	71.97	53^rd	389	86.4%
2023	82.06	68^th	395	82.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	60.19	67^th	187	64.2%
2019	70.74	42^nd	199	78.9%
2022	76.50	42^nd	325	87.1%
2023	82.05	73^rd	413	82.3%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2013	38.59	116^th	193	39.9%
2014	71.81	46^th	222	79.3%
2015	79.88	26^th	207	87.4%
2016	78.46	26^th	208	87.5%
2017	76.46	24^th	176	86.4%
2018	85.83	16^th	186	91.4%
2019	81.94	23^rd	200	88.5%
2022	80.09	32^nd	232	86.2%
2023	88.74	28^th	239	88.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	96.12	3^rd	168	98.2%
2023	76.15	41^st	227	81.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	61.92	47^th	156	69.9%
2022	85.86	18^th	220	91.8%
2023	90.94	22^nd	213	89.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	96.41	4^th	151	97.4%
2019	83.89	19^th	152	87.5%
2022	72.38	41^st	213	80.8%
2023	81.07	39^th	221	82.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	56.82	51^st	149	65.8%
2019	89.68	4^th	150	97.3%
2022	70.11	35^th	214	83.6%
2023	82.06	29^th	204	85.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	79.25	13^th	120	89.2%
2022	90.19	12^th	187	93.6%
2023	82.05	38^th	229	83.4%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	98	4	6	48	1	0	0	157
2013	115	4	1	54	1	0	0	175
2014	129	2	1	53	1	0	0	186
2015	115	0	3	70	1	1	0	190
2016	94	6	4	94	1	0	0	199
2017	92	8	4	95	1	0	0	200
2018	90	5	2	100	1	2	0	200
2019	89	5	4	100	0	1	1	200
2020	72	1	3	121	0	1	2	200
2021	66	1	3	126	0	0	4	200
2022	52	2	5	137	0	0	4	200
2023	52	1	5	135	0	0	5	198

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 J Paul Taylor Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	157	9.3	16.8	35
2013	175	9.8	17.8	36
2014	186	12.6	14.7	26.3
2015	190	12.0	15.8	31.6
2016	199	14.0	14.2	27.6
2017	200	12.9	15.4	30
2018	200	12.5	15.9	38.5
2019	200	13.1	15.2	42
2020	200	13.6	14.6	38
2021	200	14.4	13.8	38
2022	200	14.8	13.4	34
2023	198	15.2	12.9	27.8

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 J Paul Taylor Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	157	9.3	16.8	35
2013	175	9.8	17.8	36
2014	186	12.6	14.7	26.3
2015	190	12.0	15.8	31.6
2016	199	14.0	14.2	27.6
2017	200	12.9	15.4	30
2018	200	12.5	15.9	38.5
2019	200	13.1	15.2	42
2020	200	13.6	14.6	38
2021	200	14.4	13.8	38
2022	200	14.8	13.4	34
2023	198	15.2	12.9	27.8

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 J Paul Taylor Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,963

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J Paul Taylor Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 50^th of 435 Elementary schools	15%
Ranks 23^rd of 200 Middle schools	Ranks 28^th of 239 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)	43	47.8	4.8%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)	35	26.1	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)	38	47.8	9.8%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)	33	47.8	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)	33	39.1	6.1%
6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	32.9	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)	33	43.5	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	32.5	13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)	57	60.9	3.9%
7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	34.8	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)	35	34.8	0.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	19	24.8	5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)	58	63.6	5.6%
8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	33.2	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)	47	50	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	20	19.7	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	198	1%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	100	135	35%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	89	52	41.6%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	27.8%	14.2%

Schools Near J Paul Taylor Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NM Combined Language Arts (2023)	NM Combined Mathematics (2023)	NM Combined Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM Combined Language Arts All Grades	NM Combined Mathematics All Grades	NM Combined Science All Grades	Total
J Paul Taylor Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	J Paul Taylor Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 652-4006	198	15	12.9	27.8%	52 (26.3%)	1 (0.5%)	135 (68.2%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	88.7	50^th of 435 public elementary schools	88.5%		76.6	68^th of 420 public elementary schools	83.8%	18	61.0	39.0	66.0	$7,963
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 North Alameda Blvd	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9496	163	17	9.7	100.0%	24 (14.7%)	3 (1.8%)	132 (81.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	43.8	232^nd of 435 public elementary schools	46.7%		42.1	209^th of 420 public elementary schools	50.2%	23	35.0	22.0	30.0	$12,022
Mac Arthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	655 N 4th St	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9556	353	27	12.9	100.0%	22 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	329 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.7	329^th of 435 public elementary schools	24.4%		29.8	276^th of 420 public elementary schools	34.3%	53	24.0	19.0	16.0	$10,671
Alameda Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 N. Alameda Blvd	Las Cruces	88005	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9486	355	27	13.1	100.0%	44 (12.4%)	5 (1.4%)	300 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36.5	276^th of 435 public elementary schools	36.6%		16.6	364^th of 420 public elementary schools	13.3%	88	29.0	18.0	38.0	$9,652
Booker T. Washington	Public	PK, KG-5	755 East Chestnut Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9595	395	28	14.0	100.0%	29 (7.3%)	6 (1.5%)	357 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15.5	395^th of 435 public elementary schools	9.2%		24	318^th of 420 public elementary schools	24.3%	77	23.0	6.0	16.0	$13,990
Valley View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	915 E California Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9586	371	30	12.5	100.0%	44 (11.9%)	17 (4.6%)	303 (81.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20.3	371^st of 435 public elementary schools	14.7%		20.4	342^nd of 420 public elementary schools	18.6%	29	24.0	11.0	20.0	$12,275
Hermosa Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1655 East Amador Ave	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9530	401	29	13.7	100.0%	35 (8.7%)	5 (1.2%)	359 (89.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34	287^th of 435 public elementary schools	34.0%		28	287^th of 420 public elementary schools	31.7%		34.0	16.0	22.0	$11,668
Loma Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 East Madrid	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9546	505	33	15.1	100.0%	48 (9.5%)	8 (1.6%)	444 (87.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	39.7	259^th of 435 public elementary schools	40.5%		31.6	270^th of 420 public elementary schools	35.7%	11	29.0	24.0	29.0	$10,870
Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community	Public, Charter	K-5	2211 North Valley Drive	Las Cruces	88007	Do�a Ana County	Raices Del Saber Xinachtli Community	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 571-2177	114	9	12.6	88.6%	5 (4.4%)	1 (0.9%)	105 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	267^th of 435 public elementary schools	38.6%					(n/a)	40.0	11.0
Conlee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Boston Dr	Las Cruces	88001	Do�a Ana County	Las Cruces	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 527-9656	422	35	12.1	100.0%	46 (10.9%)	12 (2.8%)	358 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	47.1	213^th of 435 public elementary schools	51.0%		33.6	255^th of 420 public elementary schools	39.3%	42	36.0	25.0	27.0	$11,071

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