Top Rankings
Taos Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 251 students in Taos Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Taos Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
916 Schools
# Students
251 Students
310,536 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
22,958 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Taos Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 141 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)2.2%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
66%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is less than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,038 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$5,713 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,793
$19,444
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,876
$18,398
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Best Taos Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taos Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Paseo Del Canon W
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 751-3109
Gr: 5-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taos Academy School District?
Taos Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 251 students.
What is the rank of Taos Academy School District?
Taos Academy School District is ranked #29 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taos Academy School District?
66% of Taos Academy School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taos Academy School District?
Taos Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Taos Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,876 is less than the state median of $18,398. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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