Top Rankings
Taos Municipal Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,406 students in Taos Municipal Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public Schools in Taos Municipal Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
10 Schools
933 Schools
# Students
2,406 Students
323,300 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
22,307 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Taos Municipal Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 84 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 85 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
58%
Graduation Rate
69%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
143 Students
38,903 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
12%
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,736 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,689 Students
200,203 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
62%
# Black Students
6 Students
5,610 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
510 Students
67,120 Students
% White Students
21%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
375 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
7,360 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
9,280
# Students in K Grade:
156
22,015
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
21,669
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
22,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
22,821
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
22,913
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
23,585
# Students in 6th Grade:
167
24,066
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
25,599
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
26,187
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
31,588
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
25,847
# Students in 11th Grade:
180
23,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
187
22,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,856 is higher than the state median of $14,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,011 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,856
$14,520
Spending / Student
$18,011
$13,895
Best Taos Municipal Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anansi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
57 Nm 230
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
El Prado, NM 87529
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Chrysalis Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Taos Municipal Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1303 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7222
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Taos Cyber Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #55.
Ranchos De Taos Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Taos High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
134 Cervantes
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #88.
Taos Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Enos Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Don Fernando
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1010.
Vista Grande High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Paseo Del Canon East
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taos Municipal Schools School District?
Taos Municipal Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,406 students.
What is the rank of Taos Municipal Schools School District?
Taos Municipal Schools School District is ranked #48 out of 84 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taos Municipal Schools School District?
70% of Taos Municipal Schools School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taos Municipal Schools School District?
Taos Municipal Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Taos Municipal Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,011 is higher than the state median of $13,895. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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