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Taos Municipal Schools

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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NMSBA Results
NMSBA Results By Subgroup
NMHSSA Results
NMHSSA Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

213 Paseo Del Canon
Taos, NM 87571
Taos County
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PH: (505) 758-5202

Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3146 students
12 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2008)

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2008.

Science

76% (2008)

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

45% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

50% (2008)

58% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 51% in 2008.

Science

47% (2008)

66% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Math

24% (2008)

46% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

55% (2008)

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2008.

Science

54% (2008)

39% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

30% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 41% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

35% (2008)

33% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 43% in 2008.

Science

22% (2008)

28% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 31% in 2008.

Math

24% (2008)

14% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 28% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

48% (2008)

44% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Science

24% (2008)

23% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 33% in 2008.

Math

20% (2008)

16% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 29% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

60% (2008)

54% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

23% (2008)

18% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 26% in 2008.

Math

34% (2008)

23% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading, math and science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

NMSBA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	58%
Male	63%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	61%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	65%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	63%

Science	This District
All Students	76%
Female	77%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	69%
Students without disabilities	78%
English language learners	50%
Not English language learners	86%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	31%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	n/a
White	42%
Economically disadvantaged	37%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	40%
English language learners	41%
Not English language learners	36%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	54%
Male	46%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
American Indian	47%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	55%
Not English language learners	49%

Science	This District
All Students	47%
Female	43%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	47%
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	49%
English language learners	38%
Not English language learners	49%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	22%
Male	25%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	18%
American Indian	20%
White	47%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students without disabilities	22%
English language learners	14%
Not English language learners	25%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	54%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students without disabilities	61%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	61%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	43%
Male	64%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	57%
English language learners	28%
Not English language learners	60%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	33%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	30%
American Indian	n/a
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	35%
English language learners	13%
Not English language learners	39%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	35%
Female	42%
Male	29%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	32%
American Indian	20%
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	41%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	39%

Science	This District
All Students	22%
Female	22%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	13%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	26%
English language learners	0%
Not English language learners	25%

Math	This District
All Students	24%
Female	24%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	7%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	27%
English language learners	8%
Not English language learners	26%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	57%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	48%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	53%
English language learners	36%
Not English language learners	50%

Science	This District
All Students	24%
Female	29%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	20%
American Indian	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	27%
English language learners	0%
Not English language learners	28%

Math	This District
All Students	20%
Female	24%
Male	17%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	19%
American Indian	n/a
White	30%
Economically disadvantaged	20%
Students with disabilities	0%
Students without disabilities	22%
English language learners	4%
Not English language learners	23%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	63%
Male	57%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	61%
American Indian	32%
White	74%
Economically disadvantaged	60%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	66%
English language learners	53%
Not English language learners	61%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	22%
Male	23%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	5%
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	23%
English language learners	0%
Not English language learners	25%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	32%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	33%
American Indian	11%
White	57%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	37%
English language learners	0%
Not English language learners	38%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading, math and science.
The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

NMHSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading

58% (2008)

52% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2008.

Social Studies

38% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 37% in 2008.

Science

39% (2008)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2008.

Math

35% (2008)

34% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 34% in 2008.

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

See New Mexico's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

NMHSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	55%
White	84%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	67%
Not English language learners	59%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	38%
Female	37%
Male	39%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	41%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	44%
Not English language learners	39%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	35%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	32%
White	73%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	45%
Not English language learners	40%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	28%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	36%
White	76%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	42%
Not English language learners	36%

Source: NM PED, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math, science and social studies.
The NMHSSA is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Mexico.
The different student groups are identified by the New Mexico Public Education Department. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in New Mexico: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	17	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	72%	56%
White, not Hispanic	18%	29%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	7%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	3%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	93%	61%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,963	$8,635

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	57%
Student and staff support	14%	12%
Administration	10%	12%
Other expenditures	21%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >