Poston Junior High School vs Taylor Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arizona, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poston Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
782 students
Taylor Junior High School
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–9
908 students
| Measure | Poston Junior High School Mesa, Arizona | Taylor Junior High School Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 203 | #95 of 203 |
| National rank | #12497 of 15,369 | #11794 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 782 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 782 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 41% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 27.0).
- •Taylor Junior High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Poston Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Poston Junior High School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.7).
- •Taylor Junior High School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 782.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Poston Junior High School better than Taylor Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Junior High School ranks higher (30.7 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Poston Junior High School and Taylor Junior High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poston Junior High School: 782. Taylor Junior High School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poston Junior High School and Taylor Junior High School rank in Arizona?
Poston Junior High School is 107th of 203 and Taylor Junior High School is 95th of 203 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).