Myers Elementary School

16201 Lauren St
Taylor, MI 48180
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Myers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Myers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Myers Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Myers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Myers Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Myers Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Myers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Myers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
77%
18%
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White
12%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Myers Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Myers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Myers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Myers Elementary School's ranking?
Myers Elementary School is ranked #2976 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Myers Elementary School?
297 students attend Myers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Myers Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Myers Elementary School?
Myers Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Myers Elementary School offer ?
Myers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Myers Elementary School part of?
Myers Elementary School is part of Taylor School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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