Taylor Exemplar Academy

Taylor Exemplar Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Taylor, Michigan. With a diverse student population of 695 students, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education, as evidenced by its below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and low ranking compared to other elementary schools in the state.

According to the data, Taylor Exemplar Academy has a student population that is 52.37% African American, 24.46% White, 8.63% Hispanic, 3.74% Asian, and 10.79% two or more races. However, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments, such as the M-Step and PSAT, are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 36.4% compared to the state average of 39.6%, and its 7th grade math proficiency rate was 23.2% compared to the state average of 32.1%.

Additionally, Taylor Exemplar Academy faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 38.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average. The school's low ranking of 839 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and 2-star rating from SchoolDigger further indicate that it is performing below average compared to its peers. While the school's diverse student population and per-student spending of $12,255 suggest potential strengths, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Taylor Exemplar Academy.