Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor Ray 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 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Ray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taylor Ray Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor Ray Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Ray Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Ray Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Ray Elementary School is ranked #1108 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Taylor Ray Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor Ray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Taylor Ray Elementary School?
560 students attend Taylor Ray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Taylor Ray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Ray Elementary School?
Taylor Ray Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Ray Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Ray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Taylor Ray Elementary School part of?
Taylor Ray Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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