Taylor El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades PK-5
2,437th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
Taylor El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taylor El 2,437th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
Taylor El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 331 students tested
Taylor El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 640 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.3% | 41.9% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.9% | 33.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 14.5% | 16.1% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 6.9% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Taylor El
Typical home value $214K in zip 79601 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Taylor El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Thomas ElAbilene ISD · 2.2 mi away3,283rd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 2Martinez ElAbilene ISD · 2.9 mi away3,858th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 1Ortiz ElAbilene ISD · 3.7 mi away4,211th of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 3.7 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 4.3 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 8Wylie East IntWylie ISD · 4.7 mi away944th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 4.8 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 5 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taylor El in?
Taylor El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Taylor El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taylor El 2,437th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Taylor El?
White 42%, Hispanic 33%, Black 16%, Two or more races 7% (640 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taylor El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79601 is $214K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.