Taylor Elementary School

9865 Gillespie Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Taylor Elementary School's student population of 767 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#898 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
37%
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58%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
57%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
53%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
15%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Elementary School is ranked #898 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
767 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taylor Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of Frisco ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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