Summary:
Taylor County Schools in West Virginia has only one middle school, Taylor County Middle School. This school serves students in grades 5-8 and has an enrollment of 685 students, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (98.1%).
While Taylor County Schools district has seen fluctuations in the school's statewide ranking, ranging from 58th out of 168 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 77th out of 169 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance remains a concern. Proficiency rates on state assessments in both math and English language arts are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels. For example, the 5th grade math proficiency rate at Taylor County Middle School was 18.4% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.1%.
Despite having a student-teacher ratio of 14.4 and spending $11,037 per student, Taylor County Middle School appears to be underperforming and may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and support for students to raise academic achievement. Additionally, the school's lack of diversity in its student population may impact its ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation.
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