Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mount Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mount Taylor Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Taylor Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 217 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
48%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
37%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Taylor Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 217 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
How many students attend Mount Taylor Elementary School?
409 students attend Mount Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mount Taylor Elementary School students are American Indian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Taylor Elementary School?
Mount Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Mount Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mount Taylor Elementary School part of?
Mount Taylor Elementary School is part of Grants-Cibola County Schools School District.
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