Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Tyler Road Elementary School 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tyler Road Elementary School serves the northern part of Belleville, MI, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 3 miles to the school from the zone's edge, which extends up to 5.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tyler Road Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tyler Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tyler Road Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2301 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tyler Road Elementary School's ranking?
Tyler Road Elementary School is ranked #2301 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Tyler Road Elementary School?
388 students attend Tyler Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tyler Road Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tyler Road Elementary School?
Tyler Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tyler Road Elementary School offer ?
Tyler Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tyler Road Elementary School part of?
Tyler Road Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.
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