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#196 of 864 schools in NM

Top 23% in state

Taylor Elementary

Elementary School · Hobbs · Hobbs, NM

A Hobbs elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1520 N. BRECKON, Hobbs, NM 88240

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$13,294
Chronic Absenteeism43%

Students at Taylor Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 28% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
21%
ELA
31%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
24%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,547/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobbs), 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

$65,394

Median home value

$177,200

Median rent

$1,124/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Broadmoor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–50.9 mi354Compare →
Coronado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.0 mi410Compare →
Murray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.0 mi443Compare →
Will Rogers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.2 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hobbs

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#6 of 18
District spending per student
$13,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor Elementary is listed in HOBBS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor Elementary

Taylor Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, NM, part of Hobbs, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor Elementary

What grades does Taylor Elementary serve?

Taylor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Taylor Elementary?

Taylor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor Elementary rank in NM?

Taylor Elementary ranks #196 of 864 schools in NM.

What is Taylor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor Elementary 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 Taylor Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Taylor Elementary a charter school?

No, Taylor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taylor Elementary a Title I school?

No, Taylor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Elementary?

52.4% of students at Taylor Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lea County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.0%
Area population (ZIP 88240)
41,612
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
30.1
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 88240; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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