TAOS MIDDLE

TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
235 PASEO DEL CANON
TAOS, NM 87571
326 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Taos Middle School, located at 235 Paseo del Canon in Taos, New Mexico, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Taos Municipal School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and the development of critical thinking skills. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Reflecting the unique cultural heritage of the Taos community, the school encourages a sense of belonging and community engagement among its students. The institution leverages its website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and a dedication to student well-being, Taos Middle School remains a foundational pillar for the youth of the Taos area.
326
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    266 (81.6 %)
  • White
    35 (10.7 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (4.9 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)758-5202
Website: http://www.taosschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 337
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 106
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 107
Gender Ratio