Taos Day School serves 104 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taos Day School's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taos Day School is 0.00, which is less 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)
≤10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
75%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Taos Day School?
104 students attend Taos Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Taos Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taos Day School?
Taos Day School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taos Day School offer ?
Taos Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Taos Day School part of?
Taos Day School is part of Taos Day School District.
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