Taylor Intermediate School (Closed 2021)

3700 East 300 South
Kokomo, IN 46902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 177 students in grades 4-5, Taylor Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(13-14)
70-74%
83%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taylor Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
75-79%
80%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taylor Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
83%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Taylor Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Taylor Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Taylor Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Taylor Intermediate School?
177 students attend Taylor Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Taylor Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Intermediate School?
Taylor Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor Intermediate School offer ?
Taylor Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Taylor Intermediate School part of?
Taylor Intermediate School is part of Taylor Community School Corporation School District.

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