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#2881 of 3,192 schools in MI

Kinyon Elementary School

Elementary School · Taylor School District · Taylor, MI

A Taylor School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10455 MONROE BLVD, Taylor, MI 48180

  • Math 20% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 28% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$18,580
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at Kinyon Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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

91.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kinyon 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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
Bernice Mcdowell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.0 mi263Compare →
Clarence Randall Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9K–51.0 mi486Compare →
Blair Moody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.2 mi340Compare →
North Pointe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.4 mi141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Taylor School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#6 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

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

About Kinyon Elementary School

Kinyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Taylor, MI, part of Taylor School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,881 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kinyon Elementary School

What grades does Kinyon Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Kinyon Elementary School?

Kinyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinyon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kinyon Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kinyon Elementary School rank in MI?

Kinyon Elementary School ranks #2,881 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Kinyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kinyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Kinyon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinyon Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kinyon Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kinyon Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

91.9% of students at Kinyon 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
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
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

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