Summary:
Zip code 71861 in Taylor, Arkansas, is home to two schools within the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District, serving 605 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a small-town setting.
Taylor High School is the standout in this area, earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking 16th in Arkansas. It boasts a 92.1% graduation rate, a 1.5% dropout rate, and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1, which likely supports its strong performance in Science and Biology—where 10th-grade Biology proficiency reaches 67.8%, nearly double the state average. However, the high school struggles in Mathematics, with proficiency rates in Algebra (36.3%) and Geometry (32.2%) falling below state averages. In contrast, Taylor Elementary School consistently earns 4-star ratings and excels in Math (60.8% proficient) and Science (58.4%), significantly outperforming state averages. A notable dip in 4th-grade performance suggests a transition challenge, but 3rd-grade Math proficiency peaks at 80%, nearly double the state average. The elementary school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
The district itself is ranked 46th out of 251 in Arkansas, earning a 4-star rating, with per-student spending slightly above the state average ($9,911 for elementary, $10,484 for high school). A key takeaway is the contrast in academic strengths: the elementary school is a math and science powerhouse, while the high school excels in science but lags in math, indicating a potential gap as students advance. Taylor High School’s consistent improvement in state rankings and test scores over three years highlights its upward trajectory, making it a strong choice for families seeking a small-school environment with personalized attention.
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