Taylor Middle School serves 399 students in grades 5-8.
Taylor Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana 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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor Middle School's student population of 399 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
399 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Taylor Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
5%
14%

Black
12%
13%

White
65%
65%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Middle School's ranking?
Taylor Middle School is ranked #1526 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
399 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Taylor Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Taylor Middle School part of?
Taylor Middle School is part of Taylor Community School Corp School District.
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