Taylor El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mercedes, Texas 78570 · Mercedes ISD
#3170 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#34998 of 50,301 nationally
About Taylor El
Taylor El is a public elementary located in Mercedes, in the Mercedes ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 406 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3170th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 406.
There are 10 schools in Mercedes; Taylor El ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Taylor El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Taylor El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John F Kennedy El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 756 m away
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Mercedes · Public other · Grades PK–PK
189 students · 1.6 km away
Sgt William G Harrell Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students · 2.2 km away
Ruben Hinojosa El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 2.2 km away
South Texas ISD Science Academy
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 2.4 km away
South Texas ISD Health Professions
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
781 students · 2.5 km away
Mercedes H S
Mercedes · Public high · Grades 9–12
903 students · 2.5 km away
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Mercedes · Public middle · Grades 6–9
518 students · 2.6 km away
Travis El
Mercedes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 2.7 km away
A N Rico El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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406 students
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406 students
Green Valley El
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406 students
Club Estates
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
H D Staples El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Leyendecker El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taylor El a good school?
Taylor El has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3170 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Taylor El rank in Texas?
Taylor El ranks #3170 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #34998 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taylor El?
Taylor El had 406 students in 2025.
Is Taylor El a elementary school or a high school?
Taylor El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taylor El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taylor El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.