Summary:
The Ingleside Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single middle school, Leon Taylor Middle School, which educates 458 students in grades 6 through 8. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1 and serves a community where over two-thirds of students (68.34%) are eligible for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a significant economically disadvantaged population.
Leon Taylor Middle School stands out as a math powerhouse, consistently outperforming state averages across all grade levels. Most notably, 100% of students tested in Algebra I were proficient in both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, far exceeding the state average of around 50%. The school also excels in 8th grade math (70.18% proficient vs. 47.24% statewide) and 8th grade social studies (41.73% vs. 31.69% statewide). However, reading is a relative weakness, particularly in 8th grade where proficiency (50.72%) falls 8 percentage points below the state average (58.69%). The school has shown a positive ranking trend, moving from the 69th percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 73rd percentile (4 stars) in 2025-2026, and maintains a perfect 0.0% dropout rate.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's strong STEM focus and its ability to achieve above-average results despite socioeconomic challenges. The 100% Algebra I proficiency rate is a standout achievement, though it may reflect a selective group of test-takers. The year-over-year decline in 8th grade math from 79.87% to 70.18% is worth monitoring, but overall the school provides a solid academic foundation, especially in mathematics and science. The reading scores, particularly in 8th grade, suggest an area where additional support may be beneficial.
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