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TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
9
Schools
2,267
Students
$17,490
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
91.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+40pp vs nat'l
74.8%
Graduation Rate
-11.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 2,267 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 74.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,490 is above average for a US public school district. 92% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOLCharterKG–08195
ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARYKG–05102
ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARYPK–05375
RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARYPK–05272
TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTERCharterKG–08218
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
TAOS MIDDLE06–08326
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CHRYSALIS ALTERNATIVE07–120
TAOS CYBER MAGNET09–1221
TAOS HIGH09–12758
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,490+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
18%
State
66.2%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
2,267
Students
92%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.8%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,490 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.8%, graduation is 11.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,267 students.
What is the graduation rate for TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 74.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $17,490 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
92% of students in TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
Yes — 2 of the 9 schools in TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS are charter schools.
What grade levels does TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.