Serving 368 students in grades 5-8, Taylor Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Taylor Middle School's student population of 368 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Students First: Prepare, Empower, Celebrate!
School Rankings
Taylor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1550 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Taylor Community School Corp School District
Source: 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 #1550 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Taylor Middle School often compared to?
Taylor Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
368 students attend Taylor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Taylor Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 9% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor Middle School offer ?
Taylor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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