T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

Public 6-12

 100 E Washington Ave
       Pierson, FL  32180-2305


(386) 749-6800

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
537th of 792 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,886 Help


Feeder schools for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School:

Elementary:    Louise S. McInnis Elementary School
    Pierson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,136

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.2%
White:
36.8%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 10th among 11 ranked high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.6. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.2%), White (36.8%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is 17.8, which is the 2nd best among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School employs 63.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is $10,886, which is the 2nd highest among 11 high schools in the Volusia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School 976th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School 537th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 34th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.47 373rd 593 37.1%
2005 31.55 447th 602 25.7%
2006 33.64 471st 675 30.2%
2007 34.85 509th 736 30.8%
2008 29.06 555th 740 25.0%
2009 33.46 555th 780 28.8%
2010 27.96 632nd 839 24.7%
2011 28.00 673rd 891 24.5%
2012 26.26 676th 897 24.6%
2013 30.65 679th 956 29.0%
2014 28.11 742nd 999 25.7%
2016 30.18 697th 997 30.1%
2017 25.93 776th 1031 24.7%
2018 27.74 761st 1035 26.5%
2019 27.26 833rd 1099 24.2%
2021 26.31 852nd 1136 25.0%
2022 21.17 944th 1148 17.8%
2023 20.51 971st 1177 17.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.36 358th 484 26.0%
2005 27.74 382nd 487 21.6%
2006 27.50 371st 477 22.2%
2007 38.33 369th 563 34.5%
2008 36.63 388th 577 32.8%
2009 33.44 419th 587 28.6%
2010 38.21 426th 620 31.3%
2011 32.54 455th 622 26.8%
2012 27.01 432nd 606 28.7%
2013 34.62 420th 648 35.2%
2014 41.14 399th 687 41.9%
2016 26.69 481st 693 30.6%
2017 26.35 481st 714 32.6%
2018 31.62 457th 716 36.2%
2019 30.27 481st 734 34.5%
2021 26.33 506th 746 32.2%
2022 27.94 519th 774 32.9%
2023 26.60 536th 792 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, June 1, 2012

Open Quote Both of my daughters started going to Taylor in 2007 (8th grade) and just graduated yesterday. They have a great facility with a young teaching staff that really get through to the kids. Student involvement is great and they all take pride in the Wildcats. Although they don't have a strong football team, they have one of the best soccer teams around. It was a great 5 years for us.

David Dion
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by a citizen
Friday, March 6, 2009

Open Quote The administration is horrible, they do not return phone calls. The way they deal with things is by refering you to someone else and then that person will not call you back. If you have ever had a credit go missing please contact me ASAP. I am building a case against them and would like to hear from more people this has happened to. A guidance counselor has confirmed there are others. Please contact me at nystevecf@ h0tmail.com
Steve Keyishian (former student) Close Quote



Enrollment information for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 500 78 2 62 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1989 472 88 3 73 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1990 441 87 5 103 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 466 87 9 155 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1992 455 90 6 188 3 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 453 105 8 222 3 n/a n/a 0 791
1994 430 99 7 219 5 n/a n/a 0 760
1995 460 75 5 265 4 n/a n/a 0 809
1996 460 75 5 265 4 n/a n/a 0 809
1997 449 75 4 273 2 n/a n/a 0 803
1998 437 67 4 282 1 n/a n/a 0 791
1999 423 55 3 306 1 n/a n/a 0 788
2000 411 52 3 299 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 515 58 8 358 0 n/a n/a 0 939
2002 519 61 7 351 1 n/a n/a 0 939
2003 519 61 7 351 1 n/a n/a 0 939
2004 517 66 6 372 1 n/a n/a 0 962
2005 496 59 6 388 1 n/a n/a 0 950
2006 497 47 3 375 1 n/a n/a 0 923
2007 450 44 3 432 1 n/a n/a 12 942
2008 434 36 2 465 1 n/a n/a 14 952
2009 424 34 1 507 1 n/a n/a 20 987
2010 399 36 2 536 5 n/a n/a 10 988
2011 396 23 4 540 5 1 6 0 975
2012 411 24 4 564 5 0 5 0 1013
2013 419 33 4 610 6 0 7 0 1079
2014 388 38 3 633 6 0 8 0 1076
2015 413 44 6 634 6 0 6 0 1109
2016 414 50 4 641 8 0 6 0 1123
2017 411 38 5 665 5 0 6 0 1130
2018 404 32 5 715 2 0 7 0 1165
2019 390 34 4 710 1 0 9 0 1148
2020 384 33 2 693 0 1 11 0 1124
2021 347 20 1 641 3 0 12 0 1024
2022 406 26 1 663 3 0 12 0 1111
2023 418 28 1 672 3 0 14 0 1136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 642 39.0 16.4 19.2
1989 636 44.0 14.4 20
1990 636 46.0 13.8 33.5
1991 718 48.0 14.9 34.1
1992 742 46.0 16.1 37.1
1993 791 47.0 16.8 42
1994 760 48.0 15.8 27.4
1995 809 49.0 16.5 45.2
1996 809 49.0 16.5 45.2
1997 803 52.0 15.4 43.8
1998 791 56.0 14.1 42.9
1999 788 56.0 14.1 43.5
2000 765 57.0 13.4 44.2
2001 939 68.0 13.8 46.5
2002 939 74.0 12.7 49.5
2003 939 74.0 12.7 49.5
2004 962 76.0 12.7 47.7
2005 950 73.0 13.0 45.5
2006 923 76.0 12.1 54.6
2007 942 81.0 11.6 57.4
2008 952 78.5 12.1 55.7
2009 987 80.9 13.5 61.8
2010 988 71.5 13.8 64.1
2011 975 68.5 14.2 72.4
2012 1013 67.5 15.0 73
2013 1079 66.0 16.3 76.9
2014 1076 68.0 15.8 77.5
2015 1109 68.0 16.3 77.8
2016 1123 73.0 15.3 79.2
2017 1130 73.0 15.4 78.7
2018 1165 75.0 15.5 78
2019 1148 66.5 17.2 75.6
2020 1124 66.7 16.8 71.2
2021 1024 63.7 16.0 74.7
2022 1111 68.2 16.2 70.4
2023 1136 63.5 17.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 642 39.0 16.4 19.2
1989 636 44.0 14.4 20
1990 636 46.0 13.8 33.5
1991 718 48.0 14.9 34.1
1992 742 46.0 16.1 37.1
1993 791 47.0 16.8 42
1994 760 48.0 15.8 27.4
1995 809 49.0 16.5 45.2
1996 809 49.0 16.5 45.2
1997 803 52.0 15.4 43.8
1998 791 56.0 14.1 42.9
1999 788 56.0 14.1 43.5
2000 765 57.0 13.4 44.2
2001 939 68.0 13.8 46.5
2002 939 74.0 12.7 49.5
2003 939 74.0 12.7 49.5
2004 962 76.0 12.7 47.7
2005 950 73.0 13.0 45.5
2006 923 76.0 12.1 54.6
2007 942 81.0 11.6 57.4
2008 952 78.5 12.1 55.7
2009 987 80.9 13.5 61.8
2010 988 71.5 13.8 64.1
2011 975 68.5 14.2 72.4
2012 1013 67.5 15.0 73
2013 1079 66.0 16.3 76.9
2014 1076 68.0 15.8 77.5
2015 1109 68.0 16.3 77.8
2016 1123 73.0 15.3 79.2
2017 1130 73.0 15.4 78.7
2018 1165 75.0 15.5 78
2019 1148 66.5 17.2 75.6
2020 1124 66.7 16.8 71.2
2021 1024 63.7 16.0 74.7
2022 1111 68.2 16.2 70.4
2023 1136 63.5 17.8 63.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $609 (7.5%) $7,471 (92.5%) $8,080
2019 $763 (9.2%) $7,565 (90.8%) $8,327
2020 $1,104 (11.7%) $8,335 (88.3%) $9,439
2021 $1,226 (12.1%) $8,898 (87.9%) $10,124
2022 $2,034 (18.7%) $8,852 (81.3%) $10,886

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 833rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 971st of 1177 Middle schools
 6.7%
Ranks 481st of 734 High schoolsRanks 536th of 792 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)3243
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5048
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)2638
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4844
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)3425
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)4741
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)3418
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)4738
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4129
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5044
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4122
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)2926
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4834
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Volusia)5747
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4132
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5145
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4335
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5046
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)6155
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Volusia)7366
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)5352
 1%
   End of Course US History (Volusia)6457
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4252
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Volusia)6865
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)4834
 14%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)5542
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School)5440
 14%
   End of Course Geometry (Volusia)5540
 15%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11481136
 1%
African American3428
 17.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic710672
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White390418
 7.2%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%63.7%
 11.9%


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T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School ranks 537th of 792 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,136 students attended T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School.

T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Louise S. McInnis Elementary School
Elementary : Pierson Elementary School

Students at T. Dewitt Taylor Middle-High School are 59% Hispanic, 37% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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