Serving 177 students in grades 4-5, Taylor Intermediate 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 was 70-74% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
5%
13%
White
83%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Taylor Intermediate School?
177 students attend Taylor Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Taylor Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Intermediate School?
Taylor Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylor Intermediate School offer ?
Taylor Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Taylor Intermediate School part of?
Taylor Intermediate School is part of Taylor Community School Corporation School District.
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