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#1575 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 49% in state

Trillium Academy

School · Trillium Academy · Taylor, MI

A charter school in Taylor, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

15740 RACHO BLVD, Taylor, MI 48180

  • Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 40% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-16 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation1.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$11,950
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Students at Trillium Academy score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

82.1%

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 Trillium 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riverview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–123.4 mi127Compare →
Jo Brighton Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified7.84–123.9 mi157Compare →
Madison SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–123.9 mi158Compare →
Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.78–94.5 mi810Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Trillium Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,950NCES 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.

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

About Trillium Academy

Trillium Academy is a public school in Taylor, MI, part of Trillium Academy, serving approximately 665 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trillium Academy

What grades does Trillium Academy serve?

Trillium Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Trillium Academy?

Trillium Academy has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trillium Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Trillium Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trillium Academy rank in MI?

Trillium Academy ranks #1,575 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Trillium Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Trillium Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Trillium Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trillium Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Trillium Academy a charter school?

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

Is Trillium Academy a Title I school?

No, Trillium Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.1% of students at Trillium 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 – 12th
Enrollment
665
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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