Summary:
Ingleside Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single standout middle school, Leon Taylor Middle. This school has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Texas middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking that has improved from 743 out of 2,361 schools in 2023-2024 to 599 out of 2,344 schools in 2024-2025.
Leon Taylor Middle's academic performance is particularly impressive, with STAAR test scores that are generally above the Ingleside ISD and state averages, especially in reading and mathematics. The school's 8th grade Algebra I proficiency rate is an outstanding 100%, significantly higher than the district (64.8%) and state (47.01%) averages. Additionally, the school's dropout rate of 0.2% in 2022-2023 is very low, indicating strong student retention and engagement.
Despite serving a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a 61.4% free and reduced-price lunch rate, Leon Taylor Middle is able to achieve these strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies for supporting and engaging its diverse student population. The school's consistent high performance and commitment to providing a quality education make it a standout within the Ingleside ISD.
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