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Gadsden Middle School vs. J Paul Taylor Academy

Should you attend Gadsden Middle School or J Paul Taylor Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gadsden Middle School
1301 West Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
J Paul Taylor Academy
402 W. Court Ave Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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J Paul Taylor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 658 students in grades 7-8, Gadsden Middle School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, J Paul Taylor Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-8
Total Students
658 students
200 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gadsden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Paul Taylor Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gadsden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Paul Taylor Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gadsden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Paul Taylor Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Paul Taylor Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and the state of New Mexico, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#398 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 50%)
#95 out of 796 schools in NM
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gadsden Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Paul Taylor Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in NM)
35-39%
(Top 20% in NM)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Paul Taylor Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Paul Taylor Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and New Mexico public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in NM)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gadsden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J Paul Taylor Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
20
Grade 1 Students
-
20
Grade 2 Students
-
22
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
23
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
351
23
Grade 8 Students
307
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at J Paul Taylor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
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4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Paul Taylor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Paul Taylor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Paul Taylor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
2%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Paul Taylor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Paul Taylor Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and in New Mexico, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gadsden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Paul Taylor Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gadsden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Paul Taylor Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gadsden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Paul Taylor Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the J Paul Taylor Academy School District and New Mexico, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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