For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 179 students in Taos International School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in Taos International School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
918 Schools
# Students
179 Students
310,736 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
22,973 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Taos International School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
43.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
% American Indian
2%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
87%
63%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
7%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,179 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,564 is less than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,179
$15,107
Spending / Student
$12,564
$14,456
Best Taos International School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taos International School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Este Es Road
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7115
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 751-7115
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taos International School District?
Taos International School District manages 1 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Taos International School District?
Taos International School District is ranked #125 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Taos International School District?
87% of Taos International School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taos International School District?
Taos International School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What is Taos International School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,564 is less than the state median of $14,456. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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