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#1412 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 44% in state

Quest Charter Academy

Elementary School · Quest Charter Academy · Taylor, MI

A charter elementary school in Taylor, MI where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

24745 VAN BORN RD, Taylor, MI 48180

  • Math 37% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 37% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$12,130
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Quest Charter Academy score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Quest Charter Academy 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thorne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–60.7 mi564Compare →
Pardee SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.3 mi360Compare →
West Village AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–81.3 mi263Compare →
Long Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.5 mi254Compare →

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.

Quest Charter Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Quest Charter Academy is listed in Quest Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Quest Charter Academy

Quest Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Taylor, MI, part of Quest Charter Academy, serving approximately 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Quest Charter Academy

What grades does Quest Charter Academy serve?

Quest Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Quest Charter Academy?

Quest Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Quest Charter Academy is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Quest Charter Academy rank in MI?

Quest Charter Academy ranks #1,412 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Quest Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Quest Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Quest Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Quest Charter Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Quest Charter Academy a charter school?

Yes, Quest Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Quest Charter Academy a Title I school?

No, Quest Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quest Charter Academy?

84.7% of students at Quest Charter Academy 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
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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