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#3489 of 3,813 schools in IL

Taylorville SR High School

High School · Taylorville Cusd 3 · Taylorville, IL

A Taylorville Cusd 3 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

815 W Springfield Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation2.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$13,700
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Taylorville SR High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Taylorville SR High 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,406/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylorville), 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

$57,194

Median home value

$119,500

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62568; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.2% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorvillePrivate · tuition2.8K–121.2 mi81Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Taylorville Cusd 3

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylorville SR High School is listed in Taylorville CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylorville SR High School

Taylorville SR High School is a public high school in Taylorville, IL, part of Taylorville Cusd 3, serving approximately 783 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,489 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylorville SR High School

What grades does Taylorville SR High School serve?

Taylorville SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Taylorville SR High School?

Taylorville SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorville SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylorville SR High 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 Taylorville SR High School rank in IL?

Taylorville SR High School ranks #3,489 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Taylorville SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylorville SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Taylorville SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylorville SR High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Taylorville SR High School a charter school?

No, Taylorville SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Taylorville SR High School a Title I school?

No, Taylorville SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylorville SR High School?

39.5% of students at Taylorville SR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
783
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Christian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
Area population (ZIP 62568)
16,035
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
41.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 62568; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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