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Taos Middle

Summary:

Taos Middle School is a public middle school in Taos, New Mexico, serving 326 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Taos School District, which is ranked 41 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Taos Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 126 and 178 out of the total number of middle schools in the state.

Academically, Taos Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had only 37% proficiency in ELA, compared to the state average of 39%, and just 7% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 25%. The school's performance is particularly low in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 7% to 18% over the past few years, significantly below the state average. Interestingly, the closest comparable school, Penasco Middle, outperforms Taos Middle in academic proficiency, despite serving a similar low-income population.

Another notable factor is the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students falling into this category in recent years. This suggests that Taos Middle School serves a predominantly low-income population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic underperformance. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 128 out of 193 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 170 out of 235 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school's performance has been worsening relative to other middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 235 Paseo Del Canon
       Taos, NM  87571

(575) 758-5202

District: Taos

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 235 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,596 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.6%
White:
10.7%
American Indian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taos Middle ranks worse than 72.3% of middle schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.6%), White (10.7%), American Indian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taos Middle is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taos Middle is $9,596.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taos Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Taos Middle 170th of 235 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Taos Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Taos 41st of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taos Middle

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Rank History for all students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 47.00 80th 157 49.0%
2006 40.05 93rd 156 40.4%
2007 29.32 121st 171 29.2%
2008 41.47 98th 172 43.0%
2009 35.31 115th 178 35.4%
2010 36.18 114th 179 36.3%
2011 34.70 106th 173 38.7%
2012 33.07 116th 178 34.8%
2013 32.59 128th 193 33.7%
2014 28.83 161st 222 27.5%
2015 22.49 178th 207 14.0%
2016 25.67 156th 208 25.0%
2017 23.35 139th 176 21.0%
2018 30.84 126th 186 32.3%
2019 32.26 135th 200 32.5%
2022 25.72 159th 232 31.5%
2023 33.49 150th 239 37.2%
2024 27.83 170th 235 27.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.40 20th 65 69.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.69 96th 168 42.9%
2019 42.82 91st 175 48.0%
2022 31.35 128th 223 42.6%
2023 39.10 128th 227 43.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.49 105th 156 32.7%
2019 32.24 107th 160 33.1%
2022 24.82 137th 220 37.7%
2023 34.92 134th 213 37.1%
2024 32.50 142nd 217 34.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.21 111th 151 26.5%
2019 28.81 109th 152 28.3%
2022 26.88 129th 213 39.4%
2023 28.91 152nd 221 31.2%
2024 23.34 169th 219 22.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.27 88th 149 40.9%
2019 35.91 91st 150 39.3%
2022 28.14 128th 214 40.2%
2023 31.69 135th 204 33.8%
2024 26.84 149th 206 27.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.80 12th 43 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Taos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.50 109th 120 9.2%
2019 23.04 99th 121 18.2%
2022 18.92 169th 187 9.6%
2023 28.99 157th 229 31.4%
2024 23.65 138th 181 23.8%
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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 Taos Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 142 3 0 514 50 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 177 3 1 494 55 n/a n/a 0 730
1992 153 3 2 501 67 n/a n/a 0 726
1993 188 5 5 563 49 n/a n/a 0 810
1994 171 7 9 583 61 n/a n/a 0 831
1995 224 3 6 585 64 n/a n/a 0 882
1996 224 3 6 585 64 n/a n/a 0 882
1997 214 5 5 603 66 n/a n/a 0 893
1998 199 3 6 601 59 n/a n/a 0 868
1999 205 2 0 558 65 n/a n/a 0 830
2000 178 5 2 571 52 n/a n/a 0 808
2001 103 3 2 562 45 n/a n/a 0 715
2002 111 4 2 555 32 n/a n/a 0 704
2003 111 4 2 555 32 n/a n/a 0 704
2004 124 7 5 566 35 n/a n/a 0 737
2005 125 5 7 543 38 n/a n/a 0 718
2006 102 4 5 508 55 n/a n/a 0 674
2007 81 2 7 477 48 n/a n/a 0 615
2008 72 1 5 465 40 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 65 1 4 441 30 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 64 0 6 442 33 0 0 0 545
2011 53 1 3 436 36 0 0 0 529
2012 205 3 5 291 42 0 3 0 549
2013 351 4 6 170 26 1 1 0 559
2014 135 2 4 361 30 1 3 0 536
2015 95 2 2 374 32 1 3 0 509
2016 82 0 2 372 40 2 4 0 502
2017 54 1 4 366 50 3 4 0 482
2018 65 1 2 351 49 1 8 0 477
2019 72 1 3 349 37 2 9 0 473
2020 74 2 3 357 40 1 5 0 482
2021 50 3 2 348 28 1 8 0 440
2022 41 3 0 319 25 0 7 0 395
2023 35 0 0 266 16 1 8 0 326

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 709 36.0 19.6 n/a
1991 730 35.0 20.8 n/a
1992 726 36.8 19.7 n/a
1993 810 37.5 21.6 n/a
1994 831 38.1 21.8 n/a
1995 882 38.8 22.7 n/a
1996 882 38.8 22.7 n/a
1997 893 47.2 18.9 n/a
1998 868 49.7 17.5 n/a
1999 830 49.5 16.8 77.3
2000 808 50.6 16.0 75.2
2001 715 50.6 14.1 11.3
2002 704 49.7 14.2 83.8
2003 704 49.7 14.2 83.8
2004 737 47.4 15.5 88.5
2005 718 45.8 15.7 31.2
2006 674 48.0 14.0 30.4
2007 615 41.8 14.7 99.5
2008 583 41.0 14.2 99.5
2009 541 40.0 13.5 99.4
2010 545 44.6 12.2 99.4
2011 529 41.3 12.8 99.4
2012 549 36.7 14.9 99.5
2013 559 37.0 15.0 71.2
2014 536 37.0 14.4 66.6
2015 509 36.0 14.1 64.8
2016 502 32.0 15.6 100
2017 482 35.0 13.7 100
2018 477 34.7 13.7 100
2019 473 33.3 14.1 100
2020 482 36.2 13.3 100
2021 440 36.2 12.1 100
2022 395 32.4 12.1 100
2023 326 33.2 9.8 100

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 709 36.0 19.6 n/a
1991 730 35.0 20.8 n/a
1992 726 36.8 19.7 n/a
1993 810 37.5 21.6 n/a
1994 831 38.1 21.8 n/a
1995 882 38.8 22.7 n/a
1996 882 38.8 22.7 n/a
1997 893 47.2 18.9 n/a
1998 868 49.7 17.5 n/a
1999 830 49.5 16.8 77.3
2000 808 50.6 16.0 75.2
2001 715 50.6 14.1 11.3
2002 704 49.7 14.2 83.8
2003 704 49.7 14.2 83.8
2004 737 47.4 15.5 88.5
2005 718 45.8 15.7 31.2
2006 674 48.0 14.0 30.4
2007 615 41.8 14.7 99.5
2008 583 41.0 14.2 99.5
2009 541 40.0 13.5 99.4
2010 545 44.6 12.2 99.4
2011 529 41.3 12.8 99.4
2012 549 36.7 14.9 99.5
2013 559 37.0 15.0 71.2
2014 536 37.0 14.4 66.6
2015 509 36.0 14.1 64.8
2016 502 32.0 15.6 100
2017 482 35.0 13.7 100
2018 477 34.7 13.7 100
2019 473 33.3 14.1 100
2020 482 36.2 13.3 100
2021 440 36.2 12.1 100
2022 395 32.4 12.1 100
2023 326 33.2 9.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taos Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,596

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Taos 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 135th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 150th of 239 Middle schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Taos Middle)2418
 6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Taos)3334.4
 1.4%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Taos Middle)713.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Taos)1734
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Taos Middle)3137.1
 6.1%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Taos)3846.7
 8.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Taos Middle)2016.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Taos)2627.6
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Taos Middle)2334.9
 11.9%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Taos)3742.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Taos Middle)1211.2
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Taos)2219.4
 2.6%
   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 Students473326
 31.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian3716
 56.8%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic349266
 23.8%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White7235
 51.4%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Taos Middle.

Students at Taos Middle are 82% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Taos Middle ranks 170th of 235 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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