Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 11
- Enrollment: 1 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taylor County Learning Center's student population of 1 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taylor County Learning Center is 0.00, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
100%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
25%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taylor County Learning Center?
1 students attend Taylor County Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Taylor County Learning Center students are White.
What grades does Taylor County Learning Center offer ?
Taylor County Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 11
What school district is Taylor County Learning Center part of?
Taylor County Learning Center is part of Merkel Independent School District.
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