Taylor Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School serves 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Taylor Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Taylor Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Taylor Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 674 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Taylor Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #69 out of 1791 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 93% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 77% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Taylor Elementary School is Washington-lee High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Williamsburg Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Glebe Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- Arlington Hb Woodlawn Secondary Program Alternative School
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0.4 miles
4100 Vacation Lane
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6363 0.4 n/a n/a - Arlington Stratford Program Special Education School
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4102 N. Vacation Ln.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6440 0.4 n/a n/a - Arlington Glebe Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 91%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 625 students10
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1770 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-6280 1 PK-5 625 - Arlington Langston High Continuation Program Alternative School
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2121 N Culpeper St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5295 1 n/a n/a - Arlington Arlington Science Focus School Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 681 students10
1.2 miles
1501 N. Lincoln Street
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 228-7670 1.2 PK-5 681
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