The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Social studies. The lowest is 58% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Taylor Road Elementary School
Taylor Road Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Reynoldsburg, an eastern suburb of Columbus that straddles Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking counties. The school sits in a community experiencing substantial residential and commercial growth, with major housing developments approved and infrastructure investments underway along the East Main Street corridor.
The school enrolls a diverse student body, with Asian students making up a significant plurality, followed by Black students, then smaller shares of White and Hispanic students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic need across the student population. The enrollment is stable across grade bands, with somewhat larger fourth and fifth grade cohorts.
On state assessments in English language arts, the school is performing above the midpoint among districts in Licking County. In math and science, proficiency rates are closer to the county median. The most recent data shows students scoring in the mid-range on scale scores across all tested subjects. A prior result in social studies from several years ago showed much stronger performance, though state testing in that subject at the elementary level has since changed. The school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint in county comparison.
The school operates within Reynoldsburg City Schools, a district that faced significant fiscal constraint after voters rejected a five-year emergency levy in November 2024. The failure triggered substantial budget cuts that directly affect families: roughly 50 teachers were notified of layoffs, elementary assistant principals were eliminated, school resource officers were reduced, and pay-to-participate athletic fees were increased. The district has signaled no near-term plans for a new levy, so these reduced service levels represent the operating baseline going forward. Additionally, the district is implementing a comprehensive redistricting for the 2025-26 school year to rebalance enrollment across buildings, meaning families who have attended Taylor Road may see their assignment change.
Reynoldsburg itself is in a period of active growth. The city has authorized substantial residential development, including a large townhome and apartment complex on the west side and proposed affordable housing on East Main Street. Major employers include retail headquarters, state government offices, and manufacturing, along with Reynoldsburg City Schools itself. The housing market shows home values and rental costs both rising modestly, and the area is slated to be served by a new bus rapid transit line as part of the regional LinkUS plan.
Parents considering Taylor Road should weigh the school's solid performance in reading alongside modest math proficiency, understand the district's current fiscal constraints and their operational effects, and expect that ongoing redistricting may affect their school assignment as the city continues to grow.
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