Taylor Junior High School

About Taylor Junior High School

Taylor Junior High School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant community in the city of Taylor. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment for students in grades 6-8. Taylor Junior High School offers an extensive curriculum that includes core academic courses such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition, students can explore a variety of electives such as Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education.
Taylor Junior High School is committed to providing a quality education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The school strives to create a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs such as sports teams, student government, and academic competitions.
Taylor Junior High School is proud to be part of a diverse and vibrant community. The school values its relationships with parents, students, and community members. The school works hard to ensure that all students have access to the same educational opportunities and resources. Taylor Junior High School is dedicated to helping its students succeed and reach their goals.

Address:	705 S 32nd St Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone:	(480) 472-1500
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	1,043 students

Overview Taylor Junior High School

Taylor Junior High School serves 1,043 students in grades 7-8.
Taylor Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Taylor Junior High School

Taylor Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Taylor Junior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.