Summary:
Taylor Exemplar Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in the area, with 643 students. The school's performance, based on state assessments and other key metrics, suggests it is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students.
Taylor Exemplar Academy is ranked 939 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 27% to 48.9% in English Language Arts and 23.4% to 37.8% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 38.9% to 44.4% and 31.5% to 42.7%, respectively. The school's PSAT performance for 8th graders was also below the state average.
The school faces several challenges that may be contributing to its low academic performance. It has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (80.25%) and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.7, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school had a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in the 2023-2024 school year. These socioeconomic factors and attendance issues suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Taylor Exemplar Academy.
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