TAYLOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Taylor Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 1,150 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Taylor Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Taylor Junior High School, located at 705 S. 32nd St. in Mesa, Arizona, is a public secondary school operating under the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 7 through 9, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to foster academic growth while preparing students for the rigors of high school through a variety of core subjects, elective opportunities, and supportive instructional practices.
Beyond academics, Taylor Junior High emphasizes the development of the "whole student" by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive campus culture that focuses on student achievement, character development, and community involvement. For parents and students seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, faculty contact information, and specific school policies, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.mpsaz.org/taylor.
For more information, contact Taylor Junior High School at (480) 472-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
http://www.mpsaz.org/taylor
TAYLOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 1,150 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Total Students:
- 1,150
- Teachers:
- 58.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,150 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 55.7%
- White
- 33.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.