Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lake Taylor ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Lake Taylor ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Taylor is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lake Taylor is ranked #1665 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lake Taylor?
681 students attend Lake Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lake Taylor students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Taylor?
Lake Taylor has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Taylor offer ?
Lake Taylor offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 681 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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