Top Rankings
Taylor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,304 students in Taylor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Taylor School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
5,304 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Taylor School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 61% has decreased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#703 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Graduation Rate
61%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
544 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
1,731 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
33%
18%
# White Students
2,554 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
48%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
413 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
392
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
408
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
435
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
379
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
432
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
399
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
408
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
385
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
402
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
591
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
430
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
328
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,422 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,071
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,422
$17,693
Best Taylor School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blair Moody Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Robert J West Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: #44.
Kinyon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10455 Monroe Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27101 Beverly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Taylor Parks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20614 Pinecrest St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11211 Beech Daly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10201 Holland Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #99.
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22929 Brest
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1010.
Clarence Randall Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8699 Robert St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1111.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16201 Lauren St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taylor Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
9601 Westlake St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5750
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor School District?
Taylor School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,304 students.
What is the rank of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District is ranked #700 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor School District?
48% of Taylor School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor School District?
Taylor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Taylor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,422 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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