The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
314 students
Showing 2001–2010. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
82%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
5%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Black
(09-10)5%
20%
White
(09-10)83%
71%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
55%
40%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. View full 11-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
314 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Wyandotte School District Of The City Of.
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