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Taylor Middle School

700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 527 students in grades 7-8, 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 18% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Taylor Middle School's student population of 527 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
527 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#484 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Taylor Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taylor Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taylor Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Taylor Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Taylor Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
83%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Taylor Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Taylor Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Taylor Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Taylor Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Middle School's ranking?
Taylor Middle School is ranked #484 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
527 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Taylor Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Taylor Middle School part of?
Taylor Middle School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 527 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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