Taylor Elementary School

9912 S Avenue H
Chicago, IL 60617
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Taylor Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Taylor Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Taylor Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
359 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Taylor Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.28, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
84%
27%
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Black
10%
17%
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White
6%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.28
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
43%
27%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Elementary School is ranked #3216 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
359 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Taylor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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