Serving 315 students in grades 6-8, Taylor Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Taylor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Taylor Middle School's student population of 315 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Taylor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
71%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Taylor Middle School is ranked #513 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Taylor Middle School often compared to?
Taylor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.b. Johnson Middle School, James Monroe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
315 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Taylor Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Taylor Middle School part of?
Taylor Middle School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Taylor Middle School located?
Taylor Middle School is located in the Alamedan Valley neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 5 other public schools located in Alamedan Valley.
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