Summary:
Taylor Exemplar Academy is the sole elementary school in the data set, serving grades K-8 in Taylor, Michigan. As a public charter school, it has an enrollment of 643 students and is ranked 939 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools, placing it in the bottom third of schools statewide with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces several challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism at 29.5% and consistently lower student test scores compared to the Michigan state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school scored 32.4% proficient compared to the state average of 38.9%. Additionally, the school's performance appears to be trending downward, as its ranking has dropped from 839 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 939 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025.
With 80.25% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and a high student-teacher ratio of 24.7 to 1, Taylor Exemplar Academy serves a high-needs student population that may require additional support and resources to address the school's academic and attendance challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach targeting areas such as instructional quality, student support services, and resource allocation.
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