Taos International School

Summary:

Taos International School is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Taos, New Mexico, with 177 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed the state averages in academic proficiency, ranking in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools.

Taos International School's proficiency rates in the 2023-2024 school year were 26% in English Language Arts, 12% in Mathematics, and 26% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36% respectively. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income households, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. In comparison, Arroyo Del Norte Elementary, Anansi Charter School, and Taos Municipal Charter have higher proficiency rates and overall rankings from SchoolDigger.

The school's low academic performance, coupled with its high percentage of low-income students and relatively low student-teacher ratio, presents an opportunity for the Taos International School and the Taos district to identify and address the root causes of the issues, potentially through targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, or adjustments to the school's educational model, in order to better serve the students and community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571

(505) 776-2469

District: Taos International School

SchoolDigger Rank:
350^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,101

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.4%

White:

5.6%

Pacific Islander:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taos International School ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Taos International School ranks worse than 80.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.4%), White (5.6%), Pacific Islander (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taos International School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Taos International School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taos International School is $13,101.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taos International School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taos International School 350^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Taos International School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Taos International School 190^th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Taos International School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Taos International School 110^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taos International School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.45	336^th	435	22.8%
2024	21.49	350^th	433	19.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.48	318^th	426	25.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	21.77	297^th	395	24.8%
2023	17.25	360^th	390	7.7%
2024	15.76	349^th	393	11.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.86	299^th	414	27.8%
2024	28.17	297^th	410	27.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.69	303^rd	395	23.3%
2024	19.55	334^th	390	14.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.27	346^th	413	16.2%

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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 Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2016	28.69	150^th	208	27.9%
2023	25.45	173^rd	239	27.6%
2024	21.49	190^th	235	19.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.48	161^st	227	29.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.25	196^th	213	8.0%
2024	15.76	197^th	217	9.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	49.76	77^th	213	63.8%
2023	28.86	153^rd	221	30.8%
2024	28.17	154^th	219	29.7%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.69	149^th	204	27.0%
2024	19.55	174^th	206	15.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Taos International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.27	183^rd	229	20.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Taos International School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2015	4	0	0	55	1	0	60
2016	8	0	0	102	4	0	114
2017	10	2	0	145	7	0	164
2018	16	1	1	181	6	0	205
2019	10	1	0	118	5	0	134
2020	12	0	0	140	6	0	158
2021	13	2	0	169	6	0	190
2022	12	2	0	172	0	0	186
2023	10	2	0	160	2	3	177

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 Taos International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	60	4.0	15.0	26.7
2016	114	8.0	14.2	90.4
2017	164	12.4	13.1	92.7
2018	205	15.4	13.2	100
2019	134	12.6	10.5	100
2020	158	12.6	12.4	100
2021	190	13.6	13.8	100
2022	186	15.2	12.1	100
2023	177	15.2	11.5	100

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 Taos International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	60	4.0	15.0	26.7
2016	114	8.0	14.2	90.4
2017	164	12.4	13.1	92.7
2018	205	15.4	13.2	100
2019	134	12.6	10.5	100
2020	158	12.6	12.4	100
2021	190	13.6	13.8	100
2022	186	15.2	12.1	100
2023	177	15.2	11.5	100

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 Taos International School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,101

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taos International School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Taos International School)	31	27.8	3.2%
7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	31	34.8	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	134	177	32.1%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	118	160	35.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	10	10
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Taos International School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Taos International School	Public, Charter	K-8	118 Este Es Road	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos International School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 776-2469	177	15	11.5	100.0%	10 (5.6%)	2 (1.1%)	160 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21.5	350^th of 433 public elementary schools	19.2%		25.4	336^th of 435 public elementary schools	22.8%	14	26.0	26.0	12.0	$13,101
Ranchos De Taos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Ranchos Elementary Rd	Ranchos De Taos	87557	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	272	24	11.4	100.0%	17 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	238 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	30.7	298^th of 433 public elementary schools	31.2%		35.4	283^rd of 435 public elementary schools	34.9%	15	30.0	30.0	17.0	$12,003
Taos Municipal Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1303 Paseo Del Canon East	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 751-7222	218	17	12.5	52.8%	81 (37.2%)	3 (1.4%)	129 (59.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	91	41^st of 433 public elementary schools	90.5%		90.9	43^rd of 435 public elementary schools	90.1%	2	49.0	65.0	45.0	$8,687
Taos Integrated School Of Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	118 Toalne Street	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos Integrated School Of Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-7755	206	15	14.0	100.0%	86 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	67.6	124^th of 433 public elementary schools	71.4%		71.3	118^th of 435 public elementary schools	72.9%	6	45.0	45.0	32.0	$9,341
Enos Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Don Fernando	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	375	33	11.4	100.0%	38 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	315 (84.0%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	26.5	325^th of 433 public elementary schools	24.9%		25.3	338^th of 435 public elementary schools	22.3%	13	27.0	31.0	12.0	$10,374
Taos Day School	Public	K-8	200 Rotten Tree Rd	Taos	87571	Taos County	Taos Day School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(575) 758-3652	104	8	13.0	97.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Anansi Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	57 Nm 230	El Prado	87529	Taos County	Taos	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(575) 758-5202	195	18	11.0	56.9%	108 (55.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (36.9%)	7 (3.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	99.2	9^th of 433 public elementary schools	97.9%		99	12^th of 435 public elementary schools	97.2%	3	84.0	75.0	62.0	$8,803
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Hondo Seco Rd	Arroyo Seco	87514	Taos County	Taos	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 758-5202	102	11	9.3	100.0%	21 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (68.6%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	69.8	117^th of 433 public elementary schools	73.0%		73.6	102^nd of 435 public elementary schools	76.6%	15	67.0	43.0	33.0	$9,917
Penasco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13 School Rd	Penasco	87553	Taos County	Penasco	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 587-2230	136	4	35.1	100.0%	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.3	197^th of 433 public elementary schools	54.5%		26.9	327^th of 435 public elementary schools	24.8%	130	37.0	48.0	13.0	$14,409
Roots & Wings Community	Public, Charter	K-8	35 Old Lama Rd	Questa	87556	Taos County	Roots & Wings Community	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 586-2076	59	5	10.7	72.9%	38 (64.4%)	2 (3.4%)	10 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.2%)								(n/a)		36.0		$12,431

Frequently Asked Questions about Taos International School

What is the racial makeup of Taos International School?

Students at Taos International School are 90% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Taos International School a good school?

Taos International School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of New Mexico elementary schools.

How many students attend Taos International School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended Taos International School.

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