J Paul Taylor Academy
Tel:
(575)652-4006
- J Paul Taylor Academy serves 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 78%.
School Overview
- J Paul Taylor Academy's student population of 200 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 200 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J Paul Taylor Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Paul Taylor Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
| Overall School Rank | #127 out of 819 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 21% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 30% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 13% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 60% |
| Black | 4% | 2% |
| White | 46% | 22% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | J Paul Taylor Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Paul Taylor Academy is Las Montanas Charter (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sierra Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sierra Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Cruces Sierra Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 892 students
0.4 miles
1700 Spruce Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505)527-5800 0.4 6-8 892 - Las Cruces Hermosa Hgts Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
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1655 East Amador Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505)527-5800 0.9 PK-5 506 - Las Cruces Booker T. Washington Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
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755 East Chestnut Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505)527-5800 1.0 PK-5 351 - Las Cruces Loma Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
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1600 East Madrid
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505)527-5800 1.0 PK-5 474 - Las Cruces Desert Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 670 students
1.1 miles
280 North Rdrunner Pky
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505)527-5800 1.1 PK-5 670
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