- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Taylor Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 350174000450 · Lovington, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Taylor Middle held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Taylor Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovington High
Lovington High
746 students
- Yarbro Element
Yarbro Elementary
474 students
- This school
Taylor Middle
442 students
- Llano Elementa
Llano Elementary
435 students
- Lovington Fres 267
Lovington Freshman Academy
267 students
- Ben Alexander 238
Ben Alexander Elementary
238 students
What this shows Taylor Middle reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Middle compares
Taylor Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Lovington Municipal Schools reports $15,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.