Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Taylor Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylor Middle serves the northeast part of Millbrae, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Taylor Middle School's student population of 756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taylor Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1541 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
57%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Taylor Bulldogs BARK! Be Safe Act Responsibly Respect all people, property, and ideas Kindness count
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Middle School's ranking?
Taylor Middle School is ranked #1541 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Taylor Middle School often compared to?
Taylor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burlingame Intermediate, Parkside Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
756 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taylor Middle School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Taylor Middle School part of?
Taylor Middle School is part of Millbrae Elementary School District.
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