Average
#389 of 864 schools in NM
Top 45% in state
Taos Middle
Middle School · TAOS
235 PASEO DEL CANON, Taos, NM 87571
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#389 of 864
In Taos
#4 of 8
public schools
In district
#2 of 7
TAOS
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Taos Middle
Middle School in Taos · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Taos Middle
Taos Middle is a public middle school in Taos, NM, part of TAOS. Taos Middle serves approximately 344 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Taos Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Taos Middle show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
69% of students at Taos Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Taos Middle — Students at Taos Middle score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Taos Middle Compares
See how Taos Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
235 PASEO DEL CANON, Taos, NM 87571
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Taos Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY (rated 8.9/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Questa), which scores notably higher. Another option is TAOS ACADEMY (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Taos, see our Taos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL Taos | 0.1 mi | — |
| TAOS ACADEMY Taos | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Taos | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| TAOS HIGH Taos | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS Taos | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTER Taos | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY Ranchos De Taos | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY Taos | 2.0 mi | 5.8 |
| TAOS CYBER MAGNET Taos | 2.1 mi | — |
| Taos Day School Taos | 4.5 mi | 3.6 |
| ANANSI CHARTER SCHOOL El Prado | 8.6 mi | 7.2 |
| ARROYO DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY Arroyo Seco | 10.0 mi | 6.4 |
| PENASCO ELEMENTARY Penasco | 15.3 mi | 4.0 |
| PENASCO HIGH Penasco | 15.3 mi | 8.1 |
| PENASCO MIDDLE Penasco | 15.3 mi | 6.3 |
| ROOTS & WINGS COMMUNITY Questa | 18.6 mi | 8.9 |
| MORENO VALLEY HIGH Angel Fire | 17.0 mi | 6.8 |
| ALTA VISTA INTERMEDIATE Questa | 23.6 mi | 5.0 |
| ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY Questa | 23.6 mi | 4.2 |
| QUESTA HIGH Questa | 24.0 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87571 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,833
Median Home Value
$416,800
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
Population
12,544
College Educated
43.8%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
20.6 min
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Median Age
53.1
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| LA PLATA MIDDLE Silver City, NM | 6.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Taos Middle
What grades does Taos Middle serve?
Taos Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Taos Middle?
Taos Middle has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Taos Middle is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taos Middle rank in NM?
Taos Middle ranks #389 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Taos Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Taos Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taos Middle has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Taos Middle a charter school?
No, Taos Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taos Middle a Title I school?
No, Taos Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taos Middle?
100.3% of students at Taos Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Taos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.6%
- Phone
- (575) 758-5202
Resources & Links
District
TAOS- District Enrollment
- 2,234
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,919
- District Rank
- #2 of 7
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