Taylor Middle School vs. James Monroe Middle School
Should you attend Taylor Middle School or James Monroe Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Taylor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Taylor Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, James Monroe Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
315 students
689 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 810 schools in NM
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#314 out of 810 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
93
249
Grade 7 Students
110
189
Grade 8 Students
112
251
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
7%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
71%
65%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
17%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
