Td Taylor Middle High School in Pierson, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Td Taylor Middle High School is a rural public school in Pierson, Florida that is part of Volusia County Schools. It serves 1,044 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 12

1,044 Students

75 Teachers

100 E Washington Ave

Pierson, FL 32180 View local requests

http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/taylor/pages/default.aspx

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Td Taylor Middle High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Td Taylor Middle High School Demographics

93%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Td Taylor Middle High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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