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Eureka Heights Elementary School

Elementary School · Taylor School District · Taylor, MI

A Taylor School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25125 EUREKA RD, Taylor, MI 48180

  • Math 12% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-30 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$18,580
Chronic Absenteeism58.5%

Students at Eureka Heights Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eureka Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,865/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,537

Median home value

$141,200

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Myers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–51.2 mi329Compare →
Trillium AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–121.5 mi665Compare →
Bernice Mcdowell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–52.0 mi263Compare →
Hale Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–52.1 mi245Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Taylor School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$18,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eureka Heights Elementary School is listed in Taylor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eureka Heights Elementary School

Eureka Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Taylor, MI, part of Taylor School District, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,067 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eureka Heights Elementary School

What grades does Eureka Heights Elementary School serve?

Eureka Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Eureka Heights Elementary School?

Eureka Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Heights Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Heights Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eureka Heights Elementary School rank in MI?

Eureka Heights Elementary School ranks #3,067 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Eureka Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eureka Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Eureka Heights Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eureka Heights Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eureka Heights Elementary School a charter school?

No, Eureka Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eureka Heights Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eureka Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eureka Heights Elementary School?

92.3% of students at Eureka Heights Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.5%
Area population (ZIP 48180)
62,405
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48180; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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