Taylor Middle School

413 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Taylor Middle School, located in Kokomo, Indiana, serves as a key academic institution within the Taylor Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on both the intellectual and personal development of its student body. It strives to prepare students for future success by emphasizing core academic subjects alongside opportunities for social growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taylor Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular engagement. By promoting a sense of school spirit and providing programs that encourage student participation in sports, arts, and clubs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. As a central fixture in the Kokomo area, it maintains a focus on inclusivity and excellence, ensuring that students have the resources and encouragement needed to navigate their middle school years effectively.

413

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	29
Black	52
Asian	3
Two or More	61

White
268 (64.9 %)
Two or More
61 (14.8 %)
Black
52 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
29 (7.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Taylor Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)455-5186
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 5 114

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 111