Taylor Junior High School

www.mpsaz.org/taylor

995 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

995

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	603
Black	46
Asian	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
603 (60.6 %)
White
284 (28.5 %)
Black
46 (4.6 %)
American Indian
25 (2.5 %)
Two or More
21 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-1500
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/taylor
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 503

Grade 8 492