Best Public Schools in Taylor, AZ

The city of Taylor, Arizona is home to two schools - Taylor Intermediate School, a public middle school serving grades 4-6, and Northern AZ Academy for Career Dev. - Taylor, a public charter high school serving grades 7-12. The data reveals a stark contrast in the academic performance and student demographics between these two institutions.

Taylor Intermediate School stands out as a strong performer, with students scoring above the state and district averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 50.64%, indicating a more economically diverse student population. In contrast, Northern AZ Academy for Career Dev. - Taylor struggles, with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and test scores that fall below state and district averages. This school also has a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 95.59%, suggesting a student population facing significant economic challenges.

The data also reveals a funding discrepancy, with Northern AZ Academy for Career Dev. - Taylor spending $14,035 per student, compared to the $7,574 spent per student at Taylor Intermediate School. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the impact on student outcomes. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the disparities between these two schools, with a focus on addressing the challenges faced by the higher-need student population at Northern AZ Academy for Career Dev. - Taylor.