Taylor Independent School District (Isd)

The Taylor Independent School District (ISD) in Texas operates 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.

The standout school in the district is Legacy Early College High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state. This school boasts impressive test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 68.75% to 92.31% on STAAR EOC exams, significantly outperforming the other schools in the district and the state averages. Legacy Early College High School also has a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, indicating exceptional student outcomes.

In contrast, the other high school, Taylor High School, has lower proficiency rates, ranging from 29.74% to 59.42%. The middle school, Taylor Middle, also struggles with lower proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics. The elementary schools, Naomi Pasemann, Th Johnson, and Main Street, have mixed performance, with some grade levels performing better than others in reading and mathematics.