Summary:
In zip code 76574, there is one middle school, Taylor Middle, serving grades 6-8 in the Taylor Independent School District (Isd), a community where over 72% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Taylor Middle is a school of contrasts. Its most impressive feature is a standout advanced math program: 82.35% of students taking Algebra I passed the end-of-course exam, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, grade-level math proficiency is a major challenge, with only 8.66% of 7th graders proficient compared to the state's 29.41%. Overall, the school's proficiency rates lag behind state averages—45.3% in Reading versus 55.4% statewide, and 24.6% in Math versus 38.4% statewide. On a positive note, the school is on an upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 17th percentile to the 29th percentile over the last two years. The school also maintains a very low dropout rate of 0.2%, indicating strong student retention.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Taylor Middle offers a highly effective advanced math track for select students, but the majority of students struggle with grade-level math and reading. The school's improving rankings and low dropout rate suggest recent efforts are gaining traction, though overall academic performance remains below state averages. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6 and per-student spending of $10,823, the school is working to address these challenges in a high-poverty context.
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