Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Taylor International Academy 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
97%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Taylor International Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Taylor International Academy?
245 students attend Taylor International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Taylor International Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor International Academy?
Taylor International Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor International Academy offer ?
Taylor International Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Taylor International Academy part of?
Taylor International Academy is part of Taylor International Academy School District.
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