Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Taylor International Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Taylor International Academy School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Taylor International Academy?
245 students attend Taylor International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Taylor International Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor International Academy?
Taylor International Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor International Academy offer ?
Taylor International Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Taylor International Academy part of?
Taylor International Academy is part of Taylor International Academy School District.
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