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Taylor Middle

Summary:

Taylor Middle School is a public middle school in Lovington, New Mexico, serving 527 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Lovington School District, which is ranked 105 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taylor Middle School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, is significantly below the state averages. In 2023-2024, only 31% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39%, and just 11% were proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 25%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with proficiency rates dropping from around 30-35% in ELA and 18-19% in Mathematics in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Compared to the nearby Lovington 6th Grade Academy, which serves a similar student population, Taylor Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower, with the 6th Grade Academy having proficiency rates of 42% in ELA and 45% in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year.

Taylor Middle School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with over 99% of students falling into this category in recent years. This high rate of economic disadvantage likely contributes to the school's overall academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and academic achievement. The nearby Lovington 6th Grade Academy, while also serving a high-poverty population, has a slightly lower rate of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility at 98.68%. Additionally, Taylor Middle School has seen fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.5 students per teacher in 2021-2022 to 19.9 students per teacher in 2022-2023, while the Lovington 6th Grade Academy has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9 students per teacher, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 700 South 11th St
       Lovington, NM  88260

(575) 739-2435

District: Lovington

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,118 Help


Students who attend Taylor Middle usually attend:

High:    Lovington High

Feeder schools for Taylor Middle:

Elementary:    Ben Alexander Elementary
    Jefferson Elementary
    Lea Elementary
    Llano Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.0%
White:
16.5%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Taylor Middle ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82%), White (16.5%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Middle is 17.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Middle is $8,118.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Middle 178th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Taylor Middle in the ranking list.)

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Lovington:

SchoolDigger ranks Lovington 105th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor Middle

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Rank History for all students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.54 58th 157 63.1%
2006 45.49 83rd 156 46.8%
2007 50.16 76th 171 55.6%
2008 54.73 64th 172 62.8%
2009 44.75 92nd 178 48.3%
2010 47.61 82nd 179 54.2%
2011 48.42 79th 173 54.3%
2012 45.85 89th 178 50.0%
2013 31.16 132nd 193 31.6%
2014 51.94 95th 222 57.2%
2015 34.42 126th 207 39.1%
2016 47.90 89th 208 57.2%
2017 47.34 84th 176 52.3%
2018 51.33 77th 186 58.6%
2019 60.17 62nd 200 69.0%
2022 30.48 140th 232 39.7%
2023 32.69 154th 239 35.6%
2024 26.64 178th 235 24.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.65 16th 21 23.8%
2023 31.88 40th 97 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.52 62nd 168 63.1%
2019 64.59 43rd 175 75.4%
2022 37.86 106th 223 52.5%
2023 37.79 135th 227 40.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.32 17th 33 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.95 63rd 156 59.6%
2019 66.67 36th 160 77.5%
2022 38.37 97th 220 55.9%
2023 33.83 137th 213 35.7%
2024 30.54 152nd 217 30.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.72 5th 52 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.83 61st 151 59.6%
2019 51.43 58th 152 61.8%
2022 21.40 146th 213 31.5%
2023 26.93 159th 221 28.1%
2024 22.02 172nd 219 21.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.91 37th 37 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.74 40th 149 73.2%
2019 71.01 33rd 150 78.0%
2022 32.14 114th 214 46.7%
2023 32.15 129th 204 36.8%
2024 23.67 163rd 206 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Taylor Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.61 96th 120 20.0%
2019 48.16 57th 121 52.9%
2022 23.52 155th 187 17.1%
2023 28.19 160th 229 30.1%
2024 24.38 135th 181 25.4%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Taylor Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 254 13 0 250 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1991 247 14 0 236 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1992 242 10 0 248 1 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 243 8 0 236 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1994 257 12 0 249 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 233 9 0 273 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1996 233 9 0 273 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1997 214 6 1 250 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 205 10 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 197 9 1 255 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2000 169 10 2 221 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 154 16 1 219 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 151 8 1 270 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2003 151 8 1 270 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2004 173 10 0 243 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2005 161 11 0 240 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 140 14 0 295 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 133 13 2 315 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 126 11 2 310 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2009 138 15 3 310 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2010 109 12 5 333 3 0 0 0 462
2011 115 7 4 343 4 0 0 0 473
2012 131 11 2 388 2 0 0 0 534
2013 95 14 2 393 2 0 0 0 506
2014 103 7 2 401 1 0 0 0 514
2015 96 9 3 435 2 0 1 0 546
2016 85 7 1 423 3 0 1 0 520
2017 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 497 497
2018 126 11 1 425 0 0 0 0 563
2019 125 10 8 445 0 0 0 0 588
2020 117 8 3 479 0 0 0 0 607
2021 107 12 8 511 0 1 0 0 639
2022 95 9 7 447 0 0 0 0 558
2023 83 8 1 435 0 0 0 0 527
2024 85 4 3 423 1 0 0 0 516

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 Taylor Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 517 28.0 18.4 n/a
1991 498 29.0 17.1 n/a
1992 501 27.7 18.0 n/a
1993 487 26.0 18.7 n/a
1994 518 28.4 18.2 n/a
1995 515 31.0 16.6 n/a
1996 515 31.0 16.6 n/a
1997 471 28.6 16.5 n/a
1998 446 27.8 16.0 n/a
1999 462 27.7 16.7 56.3
2000 402 26.9 14.9 58.2
2001 392 23.7 16.5 61
2002 430 25.8 16.7 61.2
2003 430 25.8 16.7 61.2
2004 426 25.6 16.6 63.8
2005 414 24.6 16.8 65
2006 450 26.3 17.1 62.7
2007 463 24.0 19.3 49.2
2008 451 26.0 17.3 58.8
2009 468 30.1 15.5 62.2
2010 462 31.5 14.6 74.2
2011 473 30.5 15.5 67
2012 534 30.0 17.8 63.3
2013 506 30.3 16.6 64.6
2014 514 27.8 18.4 63
2015 546 29.0 18.8 65.4
2016 520 33.0 15.7 62.3
2017 497 32.0 15.5 68.2
2018 563 30.4 18.5 73.5
2019 588 32.3 18.1 66.2
2020 607 32.1 18.9 62.4
2021 639 32.6 19.5 99.5
2022 558 33.7 16.5 99.5
2023 527 26.4 19.9 99.4
2024 516 29.2 17.6 99.8

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 Taylor Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 517 28.0 18.4 n/a
1991 498 29.0 17.1 n/a
1992 501 27.7 18.0 n/a
1993 487 26.0 18.7 n/a
1994 518 28.4 18.2 n/a
1995 515 31.0 16.6 n/a
1996 515 31.0 16.6 n/a
1997 471 28.6 16.5 n/a
1998 446 27.8 16.0 n/a
1999 462 27.7 16.7 56.3
2000 402 26.9 14.9 58.2
2001 392 23.7 16.5 61
2002 430 25.8 16.7 61.2
2003 430 25.8 16.7 61.2
2004 426 25.6 16.6 63.8
2005 414 24.6 16.8 65
2006 450 26.3 17.1 62.7
2007 463 24.0 19.3 49.2
2008 451 26.0 17.3 58.8
2009 468 30.1 15.5 62.2
2010 462 31.5 14.6 74.2
2011 473 30.5 15.5 67
2012 534 30.0 17.8 63.3
2013 506 30.3 16.6 64.6
2014 514 27.8 18.4 63
2015 546 29.0 18.8 65.4
2016 520 33.0 15.7 62.3
2017 497 32.0 15.5 68.2
2018 563 30.4 18.5 73.5
2019 588 32.3 18.1 66.2
2020 607 32.1 18.9 62.4
2021 639 32.6 19.5 99.5
2022 558 33.7 16.5 99.5
2023 527 26.4 19.9 99.4
2024 516 29.2 17.6 99.8

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 Taylor Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,118

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 154th of 239 Middle schools
 33.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Language Arts (Taylor Middle)4732.5
 14.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Lovington)4832.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Middle)2417.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lovington)2417.4
 6.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Taylor Middle)3925.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Lovington)3925.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Middle)2919.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lovington)2919
 10%
   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 Students588527
 10.4%
African American108
 20%
American Indian00
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic445435
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White12583
 33.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.2%99.4%
 33.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Middle

Taylor Middle ranks in the bottom 24.3% of New Mexico middle schools.

Students at Taylor Middle are 82% Hispanic, 16% White.

Students who attend Taylor Middle usually go on to attend Lovington High

In the 2023-24 school year, 516 students attended Taylor Middle.


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