Taos International School

118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
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Bottom 50%
Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Taos International 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Taos International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Taos International School's student population of 177 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Taos International School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taos International School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#739 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
24%
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15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taos International School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
90%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Taos International School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taos International School's ranking?
Taos International School is ranked #739 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Taos International School?
177 students attend Taos International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Taos International School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taos International School?
Taos International School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taos International School offer ?
Taos International School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Taos International School part of?
Taos International School is part of Taos International School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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