Taylor Middle School

700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 558 students in grades 7-8, Taylor Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 29%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taylor Middle School's student population of 558 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
558 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.33, 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)
(17-18)
29%
22%
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(16-17)
32%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taylor Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
80%
62%
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Black
2%
2%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Taylor Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
558 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Taylor Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Taylor Middle School part of?
Taylor Middle School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 29%
  • : 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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