Taylorville Jr High School
683 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Taylorville Junior High School, located at 120 E. Bidwell St. in Taylorville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the middle school grade levels within the Taylorville Community Unit School District #3. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, helping students transition from elementary school to the more complex requirements of high school. As a central part of the Taylorville community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities designed to help students discover their individual interests.
Beyond the classroom, Taylorville Junior High School is committed to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities. The school often provides opportunities for students to participate in athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs, which are aimed at building character, teamwork, and leadership skills. By prioritizing both academic excellence and student engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success in high school and beyond, maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the Taylorville community.
Beyond the classroom, Taylorville Junior High School is committed to cultivating a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities. The school often provides opportunities for students to participate in athletics, clubs, and fine arts programs, which are aimed at building character, teamwork, and leadership skills. By prioritizing both academic excellence and student engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success in high school and beyond, maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of the Taylorville community.
683
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 626 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 9 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 31 |
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White626 (91.7 %)
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Two or More31 (4.5 %)
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Hispanic13 (1.9 %)
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Black9 (1.3 %)
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Asian4 (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: | Taylorville CUSD 3 |
| Phone: | (217)824-4924 |
| Website: | http://www.tcusd3.org |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 683 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
154
Grade 6
163
Grade 7
163
Grade 8
203
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 154 |
| Grade 6 | 163 |
| Grade 7 | 163 |
| Grade 8 | 203 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 333 | 48.8% |
| Male | 350 | 51.2% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
58 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th