Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taos Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Taos Day School's student population of 84 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taos Day School is 0.00, 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)11-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
100%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Taos Day School?
84 students attend Taos Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Taos Day School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taos Day School?
Taos Day School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taos Day School offer ?
Taos Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Taos Day School part of?
Taos Day School is part of Taos Day School District.
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