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 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,324 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 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
5,324 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Taylor School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#672 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)60.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
32%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
48%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,152 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,426 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$109 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,152
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,426
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Taylor School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Moody Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Robert J West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Kinyon Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10455 Monroe Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Taylor High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27101 Beverly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Clarence Randall Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8699 Robert St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Holland Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22929 Brest
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Taylor Parks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20614 Pinecrest St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16201 Lauren St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor School District?
Taylor School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,324 students.
What is the rank of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District is ranked #676 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
48% of Taylor School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% 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 $20,426 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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