J Paul Taylor Academy

Summary:

J Paul Taylor Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with 198 students. This relatively small school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, currently ranking 57th out of 433 New Mexico elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J Paul Taylor Academy significantly outperforms the state and local Las Cruces district averages in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39%. In mathematics, 38% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 25%. The school also excels in science, with 51% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36%. Additionally, J Paul Taylor Academy has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (27.78% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby traditional public schools, which all have 100% of their students eligible, suggesting it serves a more economically diverse student population. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby traditional public schools, which range from 12.1 to 15.1 students per teacher.

J Paul Taylor Academy's performance is particularly strong for female and white students, who rank in the top 50 and top 75 elementary schools in the state, respectively. The school also excels in serving low-socioeconomic status students, ranking 4th out of 410 New Mexico elementary schools in this category in 2021-2022. In contrast, the nearby traditional public elementary schools in the Las Cruces district generally perform below the state averages in academic proficiency, with several schools ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools. This suggests that J Paul Taylor Academy is providing a higher-quality education to its 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:
57th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,963 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.2%
White:
26.3%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


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Compare Details J Paul Taylor Academy ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details J Paul Taylor Academy ranks better than 88.1% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.2%), White (26.3%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J Paul Taylor Academy is $7,963.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks J Paul Taylor Academy 57th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See J Paul Taylor Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks J Paul Taylor Academy 28th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See J Paul Taylor Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks J Paul Taylor Academy 14th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J Paul Taylor Academy

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 84.98 42nd 412 89.8%
2014 81.28 56th 442 87.3%
2015 73.57 78th 421 81.5%
2016 75.21 76th 410 81.5%
2017 75.18 64th 374 82.9%
2018 69.97 92nd 383 76.0%
2019 67.96 105th 396 73.5%
2022 76.63 68th 420 83.8%
2023 88.74 50th 435 88.5%
2024 86.12 57th 433 86.8%
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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 4th 410 99.0%
2023 76.15 93rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 105th 339 69.0%
2019 78.32 45th 343 86.9%
2022 85.93 32nd 395 91.9%
2023 90.94 41st 390 89.5%
2024 88.77 42nd 393 89.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.55 59th 333 82.3%
2019 53.05 132nd 337 60.8%
2022 59.72 103rd 392 73.7%
2023 81.07 70th 414 83.1%
2024 78.73 77th 410 81.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.31 122nd 329 62.9%
2019 78.49 40th 320 87.5%
2022 71.97 53rd 389 86.4%
2023 82.06 68th 395 82.8%
2024 72.76 93rd 390 76.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.19 67th 187 64.2%
2019 70.74 42nd 199 78.9%
2022 76.50 42nd 325 87.1%
2023 82.05 73rd 413 82.3%
2024 88.28 32nd 293 89.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2013 38.59 116th 193 39.9%
2014 71.81 46th 222 79.3%
2015 79.88 26th 207 87.4%
2016 78.46 26th 208 87.5%
2017 76.46 24th 176 86.4%
2018 85.83 16th 186 91.4%
2019 81.94 23rd 200 88.5%
2022 80.09 32nd 232 86.2%
2023 88.74 28th 239 88.3%
2024 86.12 28th 235 88.1%
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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 3rd 168 98.2%
2023 76.15 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 47th 156 69.9%
2022 85.86 18th 220 91.8%
2023 90.94 22nd 213 89.7%
2024 88.77 22nd 217 89.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.41 4th 151 97.4%
2019 83.89 19th 152 87.5%
2022 72.38 41st 213 80.8%
2023 81.07 39th 221 82.4%
2024 78.73 34th 219 84.5%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Elementary Schools for Male Students!

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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.82 51st 149 65.8%
2019 89.68 4th 150 97.3%
2022 70.11 35th 214 83.6%
2023 82.06 29th 204 85.8%
2024 72.76 33rd 206 84.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.25 13th 120 89.2%
2022 90.19 12th 187 93.6%
2023 82.05 38th 229 83.4%
2024 88.28 20th 181 89.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for J Paul Taylor Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 98 4 6 48 1 0 0 0 157
2013 115 4 1 54 1 0 0 0 175
2014 129 2 1 53 1 0 0 0 186
2015 115 0 3 70 1 1 0 0 190
2016 94 6 4 94 1 0 0 0 199
2017 92 8 4 95 1 0 0 0 200
2018 90 5 2 100 1 2 0 0 200
2019 89 5 4 100 0 1 1 0 200
2020 72 1 3 121 0 1 2 0 200
2021 66 1 3 126 0 0 4 0 200
2022 52 2 5 137 0 0 4 0 200
2023 52 1 5 135 0 0 5 0 198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J Paul Taylor Academy

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YearTotal 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 105th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 50th of 435 Elementary schools
 15%
Ranks 23rd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 28th 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)4347.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)3526.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)3847.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)3347.8
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)3339.1
 6.1%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)3343.5
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)5760.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)3534.8
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (J Paul Taylor Academy)5863.6
 5.6%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (J Paul Taylor Academy)4750
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students200198
 1%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic100135
 35%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8952
 41.6%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%27.8%
 14.2%


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

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

J Paul Taylor Academy ranks 57th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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