Summary:
Taylor Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 539 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Taylor Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.
Taylor Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with students demonstrating proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) tests that are significantly higher than the Arlington County and Virginia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Taylor Elementary's 5th-grade students achieved a 92.55% proficiency rate in Mathematics, compared to 78.53% for Arlington County and 67.98% for Virginia. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 64.19% White, 4.45% African American, 11.13% Hispanic, 7.79% Asian, and 12.06% two or more races, also sets it apart from nearby schools, which often have higher concentrations of specific racial groups.
Taylor Elementary's academic excellence extends beyond its overall performance, with the school excelling in supporting the achievement of various student subgroups, including male students, Hispanic students, and White students, all of which rank among the top schools in Virginia for their respective subgroups. The school's performance for multi-racial students and disabled students is also noteworthy, with rankings in the top quartile of Virginia elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools in the Arlington County Public Schools district, such as Jamestown Elementary, Innovation Elementary, and Discovery Elementary, Taylor Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher, further solidifying its position as an exceptional public elementary school in the region.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Arlington County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,658
Students who attend Taylor Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.4
Number of students: 539
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.2%
Two or more races:
12.1%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Asian:
7.8%
African American:
4.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8%
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