Serving 869 students in grades 7-9, Taylor Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor Junior High School's student population of 869 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Taylor Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Junior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Junior High School's ranking?
Taylor Junior High School is ranked #1206 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Taylor Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Taylor Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Taylor Junior High School?
869 students attend Taylor Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Taylor Junior High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Junior High School?
Taylor Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor Junior High School offer ?
Taylor Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor Junior High School part of?
Taylor Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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