Serving 614 students in grades 5-8, Taylorville Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylorville Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Taylorville, IL, covering approximately 274.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylorville Jr High School's student population of 614 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Taylorville Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylorville Jr High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorville Jr High School's ranking?
Taylorville Jr High School is ranked #1212 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Taylorville Jr High School often compared to?
Taylorville Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylorville Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Taylorville Jr High School?
614 students attend Taylorville Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Taylorville Jr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylorville Jr High School?
Taylorville Jr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taylorville Jr High School offer ?
Taylorville Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Taylorville Jr High School part of?
Taylorville Jr High School is part of Taylorville CUSD 3 School District.
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