Taylorville Jr High School

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.
683
Total Students
39.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylorville Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White626
Hispanic13
Black9
Asian4
Two or More31
  • White
    626 (91.7 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taylorville Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 5154
Grade 6163
Grade 7163
Grade 8203
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taylorville Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33348.8%
Male35051.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)