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#3132 of 3,192 schools in MI
Taftgalloway Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Wayne, MI
A Wayne-westland Community School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4035 GLORIA ST, Wayne, MI 48184
- Math 6% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taftgalloway Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taftgalloway Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wayne), 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
$54,572
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Burger Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Eugene B Elliott Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 468 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayne-westland Community School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taftgalloway Elementary School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taftgalloway Elementary School
Taftgalloway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wayne, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,132 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taftgalloway Elementary School
What grades does Taftgalloway Elementary School serve?
Taftgalloway Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Taftgalloway Elementary School?
Taftgalloway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taftgalloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taftgalloway Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taftgalloway Elementary School rank in MI?
Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks #3,132 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Taftgalloway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taftgalloway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Taftgalloway Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taftgalloway Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Taftgalloway Elementary School a charter school?
No, Taftgalloway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taftgalloway Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Taftgalloway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taftgalloway Elementary School?
80.0% of students at Taftgalloway 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.3%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2760
- Area population (ZIP 48184)
- 17,436
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
Official sources & links
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 48184; 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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