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Taos Municipal Schools

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

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

Grades PK-12
3186 students
10 schools

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NMSBA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

52% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2007.

Science

77% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2007.

Math

45% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 44% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

58% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 55% in 2007.

Science

66% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

46% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

53% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Science

39% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 44% in 2007.

Math

30% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 36% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

33% (2007)

29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 37% in 2007.

Science

28% (2007)

27% (2006)
The state average for Science was 34% in 2007.

Math

14% (2007)

16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 27% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

44% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 50% in 2007.

Science

23% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Science was 30% in 2007.

Math

16% (2007)

12% (2006)
The state average for Math was 25% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

54% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 56% in 2007.

Science

18% (2007)

20% (2006)
The state average for Science was 23% in 2007.

Math

23% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading

45% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 44% in 2007.

Science

46% (2007)

41% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Math

35% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 37% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 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	52%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	43%
American Indian	57%
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	49%
Students with disabilities	34%

Science	This District
All Students	77%
Female	80%
Male	75%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	70%
American Indian	79%
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	76%
Students with disabilities	74%

Math	This District
All Students	45%
Female	47%
Male	43%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian	50%
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	43%
Students with disabilities	37%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	57%
Male	59%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	42%
English language learners	25%

Science	This District
All Students	66%
Female	58%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian	n/a
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	56%
English language learners	33%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	46%
Male	47%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	40%
American Indian	n/a
White	61%
Economically disadvantaged	44%
Students with disabilities	29%
English language learners	25%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	n/a
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	23%
English language learners	23%

Science	This District
All Students	39%
Female	41%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Students with disabilities	28%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	33%
Male	27%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	21%
American Indian	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	0%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	33%
Female	45%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	27%
American Indian	8%
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	10%
English language learners	8%

Science	This District
All Students	28%
Female	31%
Male	26%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
American Indian	8%
White	54%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	4%

Math	This District
All Students	14%
Female	18%
Male	10%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	9%
American Indian	0%
White	38%
Economically disadvantaged	13%
Students with disabilities	0%
English language learners	0%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	44%
Female	47%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	41%
American Indian	18%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	41%
Students with disabilities	26%
English language learners	33%

Science	This District
All Students	23%
Female	23%
Male	24%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	15%
American Indian	9%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	19%
Students with disabilities	17%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	16%
Female	14%
Male	17%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	10%
American Indian	9%
White	31%
Economically disadvantaged	12%
Students with disabilities	11%
English language learners	0%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	65%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	51%
American Indian	21%
White	85%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	44%

Science	This District
All Students	18%
Female	23%
Male	13%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	11%
American Indian	0%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Students with disabilities	2%
English language learners	0%

Math	This District
All Students	23%
Female	25%
Male	20%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	17%
American Indian	8%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	22%
Students with disabilities	7%
English language learners	0%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	45%
Female	50%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	37%
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	10%

Science	This District
All Students	46%
Female	43%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
American Indian	33%
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	12%

Math	This District
All Students	35%
Female	34%
Male	36%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
American Indian	33%
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	2%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 9 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

52% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 31% in 2007.

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
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	52%
Female	61%
Male	44%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian	50%
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	52%
Students with disabilities	12%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	34%
Male	34%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian	25%
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	34%
Students with disabilities	9%

Source: NM PED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 New Mexico used the New Mexico High School Standards Assessment (NMHSSA) to test students in grade 11 in reading and math.
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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	14	15

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	70%	54%
White, not Hispanic	21%	31%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	8%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	1%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	3%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	49%	56%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,578	$11,071

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	54%	53%
Student and staff support	14%	12%
Administration	11%	12%
Other expenditures	20%	23%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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