Summary:
The Taylor Independent School District (Isd) includes three elementary schools serving grades Pre-K through 5, with two standard elementary schools and one early childhood campus, all located in a community where a high percentage of students are economically disadvantaged.
Naomi Pasemann Elementary is the standout performer, achieving a 2-star rating and ranking in the 44th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year—a dramatic improvement from its 1-star rating the previous year. It is the largest school with 552 students and the lowest spender per student ($9,537), yet it outperformed the district average in five of six core STAAR categories. In contrast, Main Street Elementary faces the most challenges, ranking in the 25th percentile with the highest rate of economically disadvantaged students (74.22%). However, it showed notable improvement in 5th-grade Reading and Math, and it is the only school offering Spanish-language STAAR tests, serving a significant bilingual population. Th Johnson Elementary is a specialized Pre-K to Kindergarten campus that does not participate in STAAR testing, making direct academic comparisons impossible; it has the highest spending per student ($11,868) and the highest student-teacher ratio (16.7:1).
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee higher performance, as the lowest-spending school achieved the best results. Mathematics is a district-wide crisis, with no grade level reaching the state average in Math, and a noticeable drop in proficiency occurs between 4th and 5th grade. Main Street’s bilingual program is a critical differentiator, providing essential assessment access for Spanish-speaking students. Overall, Naomi Pasemann’s dramatic turnaround and Main Street’s targeted improvements offer hope, but the district must address its persistent math challenges to better serve all students.
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