Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Taos Municipal Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taos Municipal Charter's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taos Municipal Charter is 0.54, 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)
(18-19)40-44%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
55%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Taos Municipal Charter often compared to?
Taos Municipal Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Anansi Charter School, Taos Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Taos Municipal Charter?
218 students attend Taos Municipal Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Taos Municipal Charter students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% 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 Charter?
Taos Municipal Charter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taos Municipal Charter offer ?
Taos Municipal Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Taos Municipal Charter part of?
Taos Municipal Charter is part of Taos Municipal Schools School District.
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