Very Good
#193 of 864 schools in NM
Top 22% in state
Taos International School
Elementary School · Taos International School · Taos, NM
A charter elementary school in Taos, NM where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
118 ESTE ES ROAD, Taos, NM 87571
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taos International School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
Based on 13 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taos International School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchos De Taos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Taos Municipal CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Taos Integrated School of ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Enos Garcia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
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 International School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,023NCES 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 International School is listed in TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taos International School
Taos International School is a public elementary school in Taos, NM, part of Taos International School, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taos International School
What grades does Taos International School serve?
Taos International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Taos International School?
Taos International School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taos International School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taos International School rank in NM?
Taos International School ranks #193 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Taos International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taos International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 International School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taos International School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Taos International School a charter school?
Yes, Taos International School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Taos International School a Title I school?
No, Taos International School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taos International School?
100.0% of students at Taos International School 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
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (505) 776-2469
- 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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