Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, Taos Cyber Magnet 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 31% (Btm 50% in NM)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taos Cyber Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Taos Cyber Magnet's student population of 21 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taos Cyber Magnet is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
33%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
38%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)31%
66%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taos Cyber Magnet?
The graduation rate of Taos Cyber Magnet is 31%, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Taos Cyber Magnet?
21 students attend Taos Cyber Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Taos Cyber Magnet students are Hispanic, 33% of students are American Indian, and 29% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taos Cyber Magnet?
Taos Cyber Magnet has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taos Cyber Magnet offer ?
Taos Cyber Magnet offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taos Cyber Magnet part of?
Taos Cyber Magnet is part of Taos Municipal Schools School District.
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