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TAOS MIDDLE

235 PASEO DEL CANON, TAOS, NM 87571TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
326
Students
Total enrolled
$17,490
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
22% vs nat'l
9.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
36% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 326 students in grades 06–08 in TAOS, New Mexico.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,490 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
9.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

TAOS MIDDLE is a mid-sized middle in TAOS, New Mexico, serving grades 06–08 with 326 students. The district invests $17,490 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at TAOS MIDDLE

326
Total Students
9.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution180 male · 146 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 326 students
Student Composition
11%
82%
White11%
Hispanic / Latino82%
Multiracial2%
Native American5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350252000584

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,490Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,490
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,696
Student Support$3,323
Administration$2,099
Operations$2,624
Other$1,749
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,490 spent per student, an estimated $7,748 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
18%
State government
66.2%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,490/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyTaos County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (575)758-5202
NCES ID: 350252000584
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TAOS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
235 PASEO DEL CANON, TAOS, NM 87571
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.