Enrollment
442
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lovington, NM
Taylor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350174000450
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lovington, New Mexico, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 99.4% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lovington Municipal Schools spends $12,999 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 442 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students) and Yarbro Elementary (474 students) alongside Taylor Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Taylor Middle compares
Taylor Middle on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.4%
White 15.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Taylor Middle is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lovington Municipal Schools, which includes Taylor Middle.
$12,999
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 69.2%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Taylor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Alexander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Middle
How many students attend Taylor Middle?
Taylor Middle has 442 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lovington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Middle?
99.4% of students at Taylor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Middle?
Taylor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor Middle rank among public schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Lovington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lovington on the city page.
Is Taylor Middle a good school?
Taylor Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lovington Municipal Schools?
Besides Taylor Middle, Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students), Yarbro Elementary (474 students), and Llano Elementary (435 students). See the Lovington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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