Top Rankings
Taylor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,483 students in Taylor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Taylor School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
5,483 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
304 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Taylor School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 57% has decreased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#678 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
48%
Graduation Rate
57%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
79 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
546 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
1,688 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
2,743 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
50%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
413 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
466
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
391
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
464
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
434
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
387
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
418
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
366
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
416
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
453
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
643
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
398
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
331
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,919 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,513
$18,267
Spending / Student
$14,919
$17,461
Best Taylor School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylor High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #22.
Blair Moody Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Westalke
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Robert J West Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Clarence Randall Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8699 Robert St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16201 Lauren St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27101 Beverly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Holland Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kinyon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10455 Monroe Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1010.
Taylor Parks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20614 Pinecrest St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22929 Brest
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1212.
Eureka Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25125 Eureka Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6597
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6597
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
9601 Westlake St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5750
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor School District?
Taylor School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,483 students.
What is the rank of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District is ranked #659 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor School District?
50% of Taylor School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Taylor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,919 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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