Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, W.c. Taylor Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W.C. Taylor Middle serves the southern part of Warrenton, VA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 92.5 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.c. Taylor Middle School's student population of 623 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
623 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
W.c. Taylor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W.c. Taylor Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1249 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.c. Taylor Middle School's ranking?
W.c. Taylor Middle School is ranked #1249 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are W.c. Taylor Middle School often compared to?
W.c. Taylor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Middle School, Cedar Lee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend W.c. Taylor Middle School?
623 students attend W.c. Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W.c. Taylor Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W.c. Taylor Middle School?
W.c. Taylor Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does W.c. Taylor Middle School offer ?
W.c. Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W.c. Taylor Middle School part of?
W.c. Taylor Middle School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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