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Taylor Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 644 students

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Posted November 20, 2009

The school in unorganize, if you are not in there little group, you do not know what is going on. You find out the last minute if there a special event happening. My grandson seem to have gone backward since he advance up to the middle school. Confuse and concern about it. Just not one to talk to about it. Everyone make excuses or says we will look into and never gets back to you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2009

Taylor schools does an extremely poor job of preparing students for matriculation. There is a history of poor education and proverty in this agricultural district.


Posted November 10, 2008

this school is very bad at the learning skills. ym daughter is failing science because of her class. they are constantly being disrespectful to teacher, throwing things,cheating on test, icant stand it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2008

I am very pleased with the teachers at Taylor Middle School. The new principal is a strict disciplinarian. The administration cares about my child, and the teachers are doing everything to ensure my child has the best education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2007

Extracurricular activities have recently taken a back seat due to a push to improve TAKS scores.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 14, 2007

I am very pleased with the school. The teachers I have met really seem to care about educating the students and I have been very impressed with communication between the schools and parents. I also feel my child is safe and they do adhere to a strict zero tolerance and are quick to respond to situations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2006

The teachers and administrators at TMS really care about every student. They work very hard to teach them to value their education and to care about others. The school has had assemblies to teach expected behavior and dances to reward students who follow the rules. All parents receive newsletters, are invited to go to the campus anytime, and are encouraged to join the Partners in Education group. The school has had family nights for fun and learning. The parents who have been the Principal For A Day have gotten an inside look at how the school runs, and have seen that while not everything is perfect, there is a whole lot of effort going into making it an exemplary school. Many parents are too busy to go to school, or to check their son's homework, but at TMS there are adults who will help students succeed before, during and after school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2005

There is abousoutley no discipline in this school. TMS did recieve a gold performance on from TEA for their TAKS reading scores. Overall this school is probably about average for a public school.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
64%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male89%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education90%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education40%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female85%
Male78%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English86%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English95%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)43%
Proficient in English89%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education45%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English94%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students71%
Female65%
Male76%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education44%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Proficient in English75%
Migrant20%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education82%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 58% 48%
White 30% 34%
Black 11% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 62%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 43%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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304 Carlos Parker Blvd NW
Taylor, TX 76574
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Phone: (512) 365-8591

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