A
Very Good
91/100

Taylorville Jr High School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 120 E Bidwell St, Taylorville, IL 62568
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Illinois
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.56 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 95th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Illinois for growth

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
650
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%95/100Students gain 1.56 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.27 in 2009–19; 98th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+16 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency14% (−8 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White43%15%reading +5 pts, math -16 pts45th percentile (list)
Multiracial25%5%reading -8 pts, math -20 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%14%reading +12 pts, math -10 pts66th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 120 E Bidwell St
City Taylorville
ZIP Code 62568
District 1738700
NCES School ID 173870003937
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62568

Understanding the community around Taylorville Jr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,201
Per Capita Income $27,148
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $116,400
Median Rent $711
Owner-Occupied 75.1%
Renter-Occupied 24.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Taylorville Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.6%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 650
Teachers (FTE) 43.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Taylorville Jr High School?
Taylorville Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Taylorville Jr High School?
Taylorville Jr High School has 650 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Taylorville Jr High School serve?
Taylorville Jr High School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Taylorville Jr High School receive per student?
Taylorville Jr High School receives $16,323 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Taylorville Jr High School in 62568 ▼
Avg Home Value
$147,369
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+10.0%
% Renters
24.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026