Summary:
In zip code 79601, there is one elementary school, Taylor Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in Abilene, Texas, as part of the Abilene Independent School District (ISD).
Taylor Elementary has a notable strength in 5th-grade Science, where its proficiency rate of 43.48% significantly outperformed both the district (27.93%) and the state (29.57%) in the 2024-2025 school year. The school is also relatively strong in Reading, consistently beating the district average across all tested grades. However, Mathematics is a clear challenge, with proficiency declining in each grade level and 5th-grade scores falling below the district average. The school's state ranking has also been volatile, dropping from the 50th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 33rd percentile in 2025-2026, a decline most visible in foundational 3rd-grade Reading and Math scores.
With 63.75% of its 662 students economically disadvantaged and a per-student spending of $8,912, Taylor Elementary operates in a challenging environment. Its ability to outperform the district in Reading and Science is commendable, but the persistent underperformance in Math highlights a specific academic hurdle. The sharp drop in 3rd-grade scores between school years is a major red flag that warrants investigation into changes in curriculum or teaching staff. Overall, the school shows a mixed performance profile, excelling in Science and Reading relative to its district while struggling with Math and experiencing a significant year-over-year decline.
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