Taylor Middle School vs. Northwestern Middle School
Should I attend Taylor Middle School or Northwestern Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Northwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
Serving 312 students in grades 7-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
7-8
Total Students
399 students
312 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#425 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
99
-
Grade 6 Students
102
-
Grade 7 Students
103
162
Grade 8 Students
95
150
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
12%
3%
% White
65%
87%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
17%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%