Leon Taylor J High School (Closed 2023)

2739 Mustang Dr
Ingleside, TX 78362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 316 students in grades 7-8, Leon Taylor J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Leon Taylor J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#1704 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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58%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leon Taylor J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leon Taylor J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leon Taylor J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
49%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
46%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leon Taylor J High School's ranking?
Leon Taylor J High School is ranked #1704 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Leon Taylor J High School?
316 students attend Leon Taylor J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Leon Taylor J High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leon Taylor J High School?
Leon Taylor J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leon Taylor J High School offer ?
Leon Taylor J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Leon Taylor J High School part of?
Leon Taylor J High School is part of Ingleside ISD School District.

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