Taylor Middle School

3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 5-8, Taylor Middle 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taylor Middle School's student population of 399 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Taylor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1526 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
36%
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20%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
14%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
65%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor Middle School's ranking?
Taylor Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Taylor Middle School often compared to?
Taylor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
399 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Taylor Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Taylor Middle School part of?
Taylor Middle School is part of Taylor Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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