Taylor School District

23033 Northline Rd
Taylor, MI 48180-4625
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,953 students in Taylor School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Taylor School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,540 Schools
# Students
5,324 Students
957,552 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
59,784 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Taylor School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 66% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#672 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
35%
27%
45%
19%
38%
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
48%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,364 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,364
$17,782

Best Taylor School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blair Moody Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8280 Hipp St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5807
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Robert J West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Kinyon Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10455 Monroe Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5802
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27101 Beverly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Clarence Randall Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8699 Robert St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5812
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10201 Holland Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5795
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22929 Brest
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1240
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Taylor Parks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20614 Pinecrest St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-1246
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Myers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16201 Lauren St
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 946-6602
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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