J Paul Taylor Academy

402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, J Paul Taylor Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

J Paul Taylor Academy's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of J Paul Taylor Academy is 0.47, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
30-34%
21%
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(18-19)
40-44%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
68%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are J Paul Taylor Academy often compared to?
J Paul Taylor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mesilla Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend J Paul Taylor Academy?
200 students attend J Paul Taylor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of J Paul Taylor Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Paul Taylor Academy?
J Paul Taylor Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Paul Taylor Academy offer ?
J Paul Taylor Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is J Paul Taylor Academy part of?
J Paul Taylor Academy is part of J Paul Taylor Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 30-34%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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