Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taylor Parks 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Parks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taylor Parks Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor Parks 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 Taylor Parks Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2574 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
60%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Parks Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Parks Elementary School is ranked #2574 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Taylor Parks Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor Parks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackman Road Elementary School, Gudith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Taylor Parks Elementary School?
326 students attend Taylor Parks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Taylor Parks Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Parks Elementary School?
Taylor Parks Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor Parks Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Parks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taylor Parks Elementary School part of?
Taylor Parks Elementary School is part of Taylor School District.
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
Can someone please help me recover any info from when I was attending Taylor Parks? I used to live at 6736 Merrick, right down the street back in the day. Attended kindergarten with Mrs. Stien , not sure if it is spelled correctly, in 1968. There used to be 6 th grade there in my day. I attended West Jr. High for 7th grade, then Taylor Center High 10th-12th. Graduating in 1981.I have many school mates from there on my Facebook and they are asking me questions. So that is how this all came about. Thank you Jerry J Bills
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