Blair-taylor Elementary School
Tel:
(608)989-9835
- Blair-taylor Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 45%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30%.
School Overview
- Blair-taylor Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 318 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blair-taylor Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blair-taylor Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1387 out of 2,027 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 95% | 70% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blair-Taylor School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Blair-taylor Elementary School is Blair-taylor Middle/high (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Soset Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blair Soset Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 57 students
0.0 miles
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608)989-9835 0.0 K-6 57 - Blair Blair-taylor Middle/high Grades: 7-12 | 250 students
0.9 miles
N31024 Elland Rd
Blair, WI 54616
(608)989-2525 0.9 7-12 250 - Whitehall Whitehall Memorial Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 448 students
6.9 miles
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715)538-4364 6.9 PK-6 448 - Whitehall Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 319 students
7.0 miles
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715)538-4364 7.0 7-12 319 - Ettrick Ettrick Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 108 students
8.9 miles
22750 Washington St
Ettrick, WI 54627
(608)525-4571 8.9 PK-5 108
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