Top Rankings
J Paul Taylor Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in J Paul Taylor Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in J Paul Taylor Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
936 Schools
# Students
198 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
J Paul Taylor Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 144 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
12%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
62%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
52 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
26%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
20
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,273 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,157
$14,560
Spending / Student
$10,273
$13,933
Best J Paul Taylor Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
J Paul Taylor Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 198 students.
What is the rank of J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
J Paul Taylor Academy School District is ranked #11 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
68% of J Paul Taylor Academy School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
J Paul Taylor Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is J Paul Taylor Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,273 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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