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#57 of 864 schools in NM

Top 7% in state

Taos Integrated School of Arts

Elementary School · Taos Integrated School of Arts · Taos, NM

A charter elementary school in Taos, NM where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

PO BOX 668, Taos, NM 87571

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$12,272
Chronic Absenteeism3.9%

Students at Taos Integrated School of Arts score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Taos Integrated School of Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,962/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,833

Median home value

$416,800

Median rent

$1,006/mo

College educated

43.8%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enos Garcia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.0 mi362Compare →
Taos Municipal CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–81.6 mi211Compare →
Taos International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–81.9 mi176Compare →
Ranchos De Taos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–52.9 mi252Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Taos Integrated School of Arts

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Taos Integrated School of Arts is listed in TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taos Integrated School of Arts

Taos Integrated School of Arts is a public elementary school in Taos, NM, part of Taos Integrated School of Arts, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taos Integrated School of Arts

What grades does Taos Integrated School of Arts serve?

Taos Integrated School of Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Taos Integrated School of Arts?

Taos Integrated School of Arts has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos Integrated School of Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Taos Integrated School of Arts is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taos Integrated School of Arts rank in NM?

Taos Integrated School of Arts ranks #57 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Taos Integrated School of Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Taos Integrated School of Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Taos Integrated School of Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taos Integrated School of Arts has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Taos Integrated School of Arts a charter school?

Yes, Taos Integrated School of Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Taos Integrated School of Arts a Title I school?

No, Taos Integrated School of Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taos Integrated School of Arts?

100.0% of students at Taos Integrated School of Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Taos County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.9%
Area population (ZIP 87571)
12,544
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
53.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87571; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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