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#3068 of 3,192 schools in MI
Taylor Parks Elementary School
Elementary School · Taylor School District · Taylor, MI
An elementary school in Taylor, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20614 PINECREST ST, Taylor, MI 48180
- Math 11% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor Parks Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taylor Parks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Moody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Bennie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Polk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Bedford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 426 | 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.
Taylor School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Taylor Parks Elementary School is listed in Taylor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor Parks Elementary School
Taylor Parks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Taylor, MI, part of Taylor School District, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,068 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taylor Parks Elementary School
What grades does Taylor Parks Elementary School serve?
Taylor Parks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Taylor Parks Elementary School?
Taylor Parks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Parks Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taylor Parks Elementary School rank in MI?
Taylor Parks Elementary School ranks #3,068 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Taylor Parks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taylor Parks 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 Taylor Parks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Parks Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Taylor Parks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Taylor Parks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taylor Parks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Taylor Parks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taylor Parks Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Taylor Parks 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
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (734) 374-1246
- 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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