Photo: Andrew Bossi · CC BY-SA 2.5Taylor Township’s public schools outscore 67% of Pennsylvania districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Taylor Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Taylor Township’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 54% of tested students were proficient in reading and 35% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Taylor Township’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,744 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Martinsburg El Sch, then Spring Cove MS, then Central HS. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Taylor Township’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Pennsylvania school districts. Graduation is above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Taylor Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Taylor Township
Spring Cove El Sch
Grades K–2 · 337 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Roaring Spring
1st grade in Taylor Township
Spring Cove El Sch
Grades K–2 · 337 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Roaring Spring
2nd grade in Taylor Township
Spring Cove El Sch
Grades K–2 · 337 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Roaring Spring
3rd grade in Taylor Township
Martinsburg El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 364 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
4th grade in Taylor Township
Martinsburg El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 364 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
5th grade in Taylor Township
Martinsburg El Sch
Grades 3–5 · 364 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
6th grade in Taylor Township
Spring Cove MS
Grades 6–8 · 363 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Roaring Spring
7th grade in Taylor Township
Spring Cove MS
Grades 6–8 · 363 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Roaring Spring
8th grade in Taylor Township
Spring Cove MS
Grades 6–8 · 363 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Roaring Spring
9th grade in Taylor Township
Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 504 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
10th grade in Taylor Township
Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 504 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
11th grade in Taylor Township
Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 504 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
12th grade in Taylor Township
Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 504 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Martinsburg
Taylor Township’s public schools are run by Spring Cove School District, which also serves Freedom, Huston, Martinsburg and North Woodbury and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Taylor Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Taylor Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Township | B+ | Spring Cove |
| Blair | A− | Hollidaysburg Area |
| Frankstown | A− | Hollidaysburg Area |
| Greenfield | B+ | Claysburg-Kimmel |
| Freedom | B+ | Spring Cove |
| Bloomfield | A− | Northern Bedford County |
| North Woodbury | B+ | Spring Cove |
| Huston | B+ | Spring Cove |
3 of the 7 neighbors share Spring Cove with Taylor Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Taylor Township
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Taylor Township’s schools
Are Taylor Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Taylor Township children attend outscore 67% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Taylor Township in?
Spring Cove School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,568 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Taylor Township kids go to high school?
Central HS in Martinsburg, with 504 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Taylor Township’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Spring Cove School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Taylor Township spend per student?
$15,744 in Spring Cove School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Taylor Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Taylor Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.