Top Rankings
J Paul Taylor Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 200 students in J Paul Taylor Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
Public School in J Paul Taylor Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
1 School
925 Schools
# Students
200 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
J Paul Taylor Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 141 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
12%
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
67%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
29%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,170 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,055
$14,756
Spending / Student
$10,170
$14,121
Best J Paul Taylor Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Paul Taylor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 652-4006
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
J Paul Taylor Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 200 students.
What is the rank of J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
J Paul Taylor Academy School District is ranked #11 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
67% of J Paul Taylor Academy School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J Paul Taylor Academy School District?
J Paul Taylor Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is J Paul Taylor Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,170 is less than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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