The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Jack Taylor El
Jack Taylor Elementary serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Burleson, a fast-growing suburb in northern Johnson County, Texas, roughly midway between Fort Worth and Waco. The school sits in a district that has built an explicit schools-of-choice model, so while Jack Taylor is a neighborhood school, families across Burleson ISD can apply by lottery to themed academies at elementary, middle, and high school levels. Jack Taylor itself does not carry a specialized theme.
The school enrolls a small elementary population with a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting both the town's demographics and significant economic need. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Detailed enrollment counts, special education and English learner rates, staffing, and attendance data were not available in the provided materials, so a parent would want to ask the school directly about those supports and their adequacy.
Academic performance on state testing shows mixed results across subjects and grades. In English language arts, the school's performance is stronger: about half of third, fourth, and fifth graders tested at proficient or above levels, with fifth-grade performance slightly higher. In mathematics, proficiency is lower. Only about two in five third graders reached proficiency, and the share drops to about one in three fourth graders. A small group of fifth graders tested in Spanish-language math assessment, and results there were notably weak. Science testing is administered only in fifth grade; less than one in five fifth graders met proficiency there. The school also reported results in social studies, where about half of students reached the "approaches" level (the lowest standard) and only a small fraction met or exceeded grade-level expectations.
Overall, across all tested subjects and grades, the school's proficiency index sits below the midpoint among the school districts in Tarrant County, a peer group that includes urban, suburban, and smaller districts across a wide economic and demographic range. This places Jack Taylor in a group of schools with weaker academic standing, though the school does show relative strength in reading and language arts.
The broader context shapes what families encounter. Burleson is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, adding residents at a brisk pace, with two major master-planned communities bringing thousands of new homes along the western edge. The historic Old Town district anchors the city with locally owned shops and restaurants, but the schools operate on separated suburban campuses. Housing costs are moderate for the region; median values sit somewhat below the state benchmark, and monthly rents are reasonable, making the area accessible to working families. The area's major employers span retail, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and education. Voters have approved a tax-rate increase to fund teacher compensation and operations, meaning the property-tax burden reflects a community choice to fund schools, though this also shows up in tax bills.
For a relocating family considering Jack Taylor, the key question is fit. The school's academic standing, particularly in math and science, trails comparable schools in the county, so a family whose priority is strong proficiency and test performance might explore the district's specialized elementary academies or other options. Conversely, a family seeking a smaller, neighborhood elementary setting in a diverse, growing community with moderate housing costs and a district committed to choice-based enrollment would find Jack Taylor a grounded, accessible option. Because detailed staffing, support services, and enrollment breakdowns were not included in the data available, a parent should ask the school about class sizes, specialized instruction, and how supports are allocated.
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