Taylor Middle School vs. Northwestern Middle School
Should you attend Taylor Middle School or Northwestern Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Taylor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 413 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 17:1 is higher 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades 7-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
7-8
Total Students
413 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1512 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#646 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
114
-
Grade 6 Students
99
-
Grade 7 Students
89
132
Grade 8 Students
111
153
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
12%
3%
% White
65%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
