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Taylor Exemplar Academy
Elementary School · Taylor Exemplar Academy · Taylor, MI
A charter elementary school in Taylor, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26727 GODDARD RD, Taylor, MI 48180
- Math 27% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor Exemplar Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taylor Exemplar Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Holland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Bernice Mcdowell Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Eureka Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 248 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taylor Exemplar Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,151NCES 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.
Taylor Exemplar Academy is listed in Taylor Exemplar Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor Exemplar Academy
Taylor Exemplar Academy is a public elementary school in Taylor, MI, part of Taylor Exemplar Academy, serving approximately 643 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,353 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor Exemplar Academy
What grades does Taylor Exemplar Academy serve?
Taylor Exemplar Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Taylor Exemplar Academy?
Taylor Exemplar Academy has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Exemplar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Exemplar Academy is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylor Exemplar Academy rank in MI?
Taylor Exemplar Academy ranks #2,353 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Taylor Exemplar Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor Exemplar Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Taylor Exemplar Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Exemplar Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Taylor Exemplar Academy a charter school?
Yes, Taylor Exemplar Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Taylor Exemplar Academy a Title I school?
No, Taylor Exemplar Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Exemplar Academy?
80.2% of students at Taylor Exemplar 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
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (734) 941-7742
- Area population (ZIP 48180)
- 62,405
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 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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