Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taylor Hicks School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Hicks School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Taylor Hicks School's student population of 393 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Every bobcat matters, every moment counts.
School Rankings
Taylor Hicks School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Hicks School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
67%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Hicks School's ranking?
Taylor Hicks School is ranked #379 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Taylor Hicks School often compared to?
Taylor Hicks Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abia Judd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Taylor Hicks School?
393 students attend Taylor Hicks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Taylor Hicks School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor Hicks School?
Taylor Hicks School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor Hicks School offer ?
Taylor Hicks School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor Hicks School part of?
Taylor Hicks School is part of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District.
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