Top Rankings
Taos Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 274 students in Taos Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Taos Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% 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
274 Students
322,412 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
22,203 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Taos Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 144 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 144 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
38,638 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
12%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,921 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
174 Students
200,386 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
62%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
2%
2%
# White Students
83 Students
65,976 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
381 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,507 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,018
# Students in K Grade:
-
21,367
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
22,109
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
22,786
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,205
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
23,428
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
23,673
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
24,196
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
25,664
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
30,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
27,623
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
22,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
21,970
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,560. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,372 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,474
$14,560
Spending / Student
$10,372
$13,933
Best Taos Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taos Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Grades: 5-12
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taos Academy School District?
Taos Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Taos Academy School District?
Taos Academy School District is ranked #34 out of 144 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taos Academy School District?
64% of Taos Academy School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taos Academy School District?
Taos Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 15:1.
What is Taos Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,372 is less than the state median of $13,933. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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