92 S 500 W
Payson, UT 84651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Taylor School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Taylor School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in UT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taylor School's student population of 395 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Taylor School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Taylor School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
77%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).

How many students attend Taylor School?

395 students attend Taylor School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Taylor School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What grades does Taylor School offer ?

Taylor School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Taylor School part of?

Taylor School is part of Nebo School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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