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#96 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 7% in state

Taylor Mill Elementary School

Elementary School · Kenton County · Covington, KY

A Kenton County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5907 Taylor Mill Rd, Covington, KY 41015

  • Math 63% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$12,155
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Taylor Mill Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency63%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,930/100K

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

$63,783

Median home value

$176,500

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

30%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

18%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41015; 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
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.2 mi349Compare →
Ryland Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–52.3 mi449Compare →
Summit View AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–82.4 mi1,343Compare →
Taylor Mill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.5 mi18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kenton County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#4 of 17
District spending per student
$12,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor Mill Elementary School is listed in Kenton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor Mill Elementary School

Taylor Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, KY, part of Kenton County, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor Mill Elementary School

What grades does Taylor Mill Elementary School serve?

Taylor Mill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Taylor Mill Elementary School?

Taylor Mill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Mill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Mill Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor Mill Elementary School rank in KY?

Taylor Mill Elementary School ranks #96 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Taylor Mill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor Mill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Mill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Mill Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Taylor Mill Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Taylor Mill Elementary School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Mill Elementary School?

47.2% of students at Taylor Mill Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kenton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
Area population (ZIP 41015)
20,396
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 41015; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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