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#785 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 32% in state

Taylor Mills School

Elementary School · Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District · Manalapan, NJ

A Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

77 GORDONS CORNER ROAD, Manalapan, NJ 07726

  • Math 69% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+12.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$22,258
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at Taylor Mills School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Taylor Mills 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$145,625

Median home value

$603,000

Median rent

$1,973/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clark Mills SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.01–50.3 mi478Compare →
John I. Dawes Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–K0.3 mi349Compare →
Milford Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.5 mi537Compare →
Yellow Duck PreparatoryPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$22,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Taylor Mills School is listed in Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Taylor Mills School

Taylor Mills School is a public elementary school in Manalapan, NJ, part of Manalapan-englishtown Regional School District, serving approximately 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Taylor Mills School

What grades does Taylor Mills School serve?

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

How many students attend Taylor Mills School?

Taylor Mills School has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Mills School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor Mills School rank in NJ?

Taylor Mills School ranks #785 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Taylor Mills School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor Mills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mills School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Mills School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Taylor Mills School a charter school?

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

Is Taylor Mills School a Title I school?

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

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

15.8% of students at Taylor Mills 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monmouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
Area population (ZIP 07726)
44,698
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
44.2
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 07726; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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