Taylor El
Mercedes, TX · Mercedes ISD · Grades PK-5
3,492nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▼ Declining
Taylor El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Taylor El 3,492nd 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 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — declining.
Taylor El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
Taylor El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 426 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.4% | 99.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Taylor El
Typical home value $141K in zip 78570 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Taylor El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1John F Kennedy ElMercedes ISD · 0.5 mi away4,218th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 19% - 5Ruben Hinojosa ElMercedes ISD · 1.4 mi away2,569th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 3Travis ElMercedes ISD · 1.7 mi away3,300th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 6A N Rico ElWeslaco ISD · 2.8 mi away2,193rd of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 4IDEA Academy WeslacoIDEA Public Schools · 3.4 mi away · charter2,802nd of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 39% - 4Airport ElWeslaco ISD · 3.6 mi away2,685th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 6IDEA Weslaco Pike AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 4 mi away · charter2,085th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 5Dr R E Margo ElWeslaco ISD · 4.3 mi away2,251st of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Taylor El in?
Taylor El is part of the Mercedes ISD district in Mercedes, Texas.
Is Taylor El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Taylor El 3,492nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 21% 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?
Hispanic 99% (426 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Taylor El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78570 is $141K 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.