Taylor Middle School
Tel:
(765)455-5186
- Taylor Middle School serves 264 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Taylor Middle School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 264 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Taylor Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1311 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 6% | 12% |
| White | 76% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Taylor Community Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Taylor Middle School is Taylor High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tri Central Middle-high School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Taylor Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kokomo Taylor High School Grades: 9-12 | 413 students
0.0 miles
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765)453-1101 0.0 9-12 413 - Kokomo Taylor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 611 students
3.4 miles
5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765)453-3800 3.4 PK-5 611 - Sharpsville Tri Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 343 students
4.0 miles
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765)963-5885 4.0 PK-5 343 - Sharpsville Tri Central Middle-high School Grades: 6-12 | 450 students
4.0 miles
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765)963-2560 4.0 6-12 450 - Kokomo Elwood Haynes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 734 students
4.2 miles
910 S Cooper
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765)454-7050 4.2 PK-5 734
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