Taylor High School vs. Thorndale High School
Should you attend Taylor High School or Thorndale High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Thorndale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Taylor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 209 students in grades 9-12, Thorndale High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
871 students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7497 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2367 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
257
59
Grade 10 Students
196
70
Grade 11 Students
224
38
Grade 12 Students
194
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
65%
30%
% Black
8%
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% White
23%
69%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%