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#622 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 31% in state

Taylor Hicks School

Elementary School · Prescott Unified District (4466) · Prescott, AZ

A Prescott Unified District (4466) elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1845 CAMPBELL AVE, Prescott, AZ 86301

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$10,182
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Taylor Hicks School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor Hicks School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,456/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prescott), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,962

Median home value

$495,100

Median rent

$1,580/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mountain Oak Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–80.5 mi90Compare →
Willow Creek Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–80.7 mi57Compare →
Granite Mountain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–81.4 mi486Compare →
Prescott Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.4 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Prescott Unified District (4466)

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$10,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor Hicks School is listed in Prescott Unified District (4466); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor Hicks School

Taylor Hicks School is a public elementary school in Prescott, AZ, part of Prescott Unified District (4466), serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #622 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor Hicks School

What grades does Taylor Hicks School serve?

Taylor Hicks School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Taylor Hicks School?

Taylor Hicks School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Hicks School?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Hicks School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor Hicks School rank in AZ?

Taylor Hicks School ranks #622 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Taylor Hicks School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor Hicks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Taylor Hicks School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Hicks School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Taylor Hicks School a charter school?

No, Taylor Hicks School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taylor Hicks School a Title I school?

No, Taylor Hicks School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
Area population (ZIP 86301)
26,204
Area median age
57.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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