Blair Moody Elementary School

Summary:

Blair Moody Elementary School is a public elementary school in Taylor, Michigan, serving around 350 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Taylor School District, which is ranked 545 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blair Moody has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (33.43%) and Hispanic (11.71%) students. However, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 32.3% to 62.3%) and low academic performance, with only 11.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Despite spending significantly more per student ($21,461 in 2022-2023) than nearby schools, Blair Moody's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, has declined over the years, from a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 1-star rating in recent years.

The school's challenges are particularly acute for certain student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, and students with special needs, indicating significant achievement gaps. While the nearby schools in the Taylor School District and other districts also struggle academically, Blair Moody consistently performs worse than these schools across various metrics, suggesting that the school faces unique challenges that need to be addressed through a comprehensive, data-driven approach.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8280 Hipp St
       Taylor, MI  48180-2958


(313) 295-5807

District: Taylor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1049th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,461 Help


Students who attend Blair Moody Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Robert J West Middle School
High:    Taylor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
African American:
33.4%
Hispanic:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blair Moody Elementary School ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Taylor School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (33.4%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blair Moody Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Taylor School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blair Moody Elementary School is $21,461, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Taylor School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blair Moody Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair Moody Elementary School 1049th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Blair Moody Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Taylor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor School District 545th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blair Moody Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.40 1271st 1545 17.7%
2007 27.88 1346th 1565 14.0%
2008 32.76 1299th 1577 17.6%
2009 15.04 1460th 1589 8.1%
2010 31.22 1300th 1552 16.2%
2011 48.26 1034th 1552 33.4%
2012 42.71 1001st 1566 36.1%
2013 36.28 1081st 1563 30.8%
2014 34.86 1092nd 1533 28.8%
2015 52.30 778th 1580 50.8%
2016 37.56 994th 1548 35.8%
2017 23.04 1106th 1466 24.6%
2018 41.33 915th 1448 36.8%
2019 33.39 938th 1408 33.4%
2022 16.55 1127th 1344 16.1%
2023 27.53 1032nd 1470 29.8%
2024 28.18 1049th 1486 29.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.84 58th 403 85.6%
2023 45.15 107th 195 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.44 720th 1397 48.5%
2019 56.39 445th 1134 60.8%
2022 26.05 854th 1099 22.3%
2023 30.37 957th 1350 29.1%
2024 37.24 864th 1381 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.37 985th 1443 31.7%
2019 28.79 862nd 1171 26.4%
2023 22.59 1026th 1321 22.3%
2024 27.43 998th 1342 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.34 812th 1446 43.8%
2019 41.63 703rd 1196 41.2%
2023 25.75 974th 1334 27.0%
2024 27.97 955th 1347 29.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 210th 475 55.8%
2023 43.29 152nd 321 52.6%
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Rank History for White students at Blair Moody Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.74 661st 1253 47.2%
2019 30.33 823rd 1128 27.0%
2022 16.86 961st 1102 12.8%
2023 32.67 828th 1198 30.9%
2024 34.93 799th 1204 33.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blair Moody Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 538 45 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1989 554 67 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1990 522 59 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1991 544 57 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 605
1992 548 55 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1993 540 49 2 10 5 n/a n/a 0 606
1994 517 49 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 499 55 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 499 55 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 503 72 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 598
1998 476 87 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1999 482 89 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 438 88 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 442 101 3 15 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 396 154 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2003 396 154 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2004 367 170 5 18 6 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 337 163 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 526
2006 308 180 4 22 5 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 293 169 2 22 4 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 212 122 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 193 139 2 17 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2010 198 121 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2011 147 100 4 27 1 0 8 0 287
2012 144 110 6 31 0 0 8 0 299
2013 164 111 4 30 0 0 11 0 320
2014 186 120 2 33 0 0 10 0 351
2015 178 115 4 38 2 0 9 0 346
2016 191 113 5 37 2 0 26 0 374
2017 182 111 3 38 2 0 25 0 361
2018 164 115 3 45 2 0 25 0 354
2019 167 119 7 46 2 0 21 0 362
2020 182 103 9 45 2 0 18 0 359
2021 167 95 8 38 0 0 17 0 325
2022 152 107 8 36 0 0 21 0 324
2023 163 117 6 41 0 0 23 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blair Moody Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 n/a n/a n/a
1989 629 n/a n/a 14.3
1990 588 35.0 16.8 18.2
1991 605 n/a n/a n/a
1992 614 n/a n/a 29.8
1993 606 n/a 0.0 25.6
1994 587 25.0 23.5 28.8
1995 571 26.5 21.5 22.1
1996 571 26.5 21.5 22.1
1997 598 28.0 21.4 25.1
1998 587 28.0 21.0 30.2
1999 592 28.0 21.1 28.4
2000 543 27.3 19.9 37.6
2001 565 29.3 19.3 35.9
2002 569 28.3 20.1 45.9
2003 569 28.3 20.1 45.9
2004 566 28.3 20.0 43.1
2005 526 29.3 18.0 54.8
2006 519 31.2 16.6 60.1
2007 490 29.7 16.5 62.4
2008 353 19.2 18.4 65.7
2009 352 21.8 16.1 73.9
2010 350 22.0 15.8 77.4
2011 287 22.5 12.7 82.9
2012 299 25.7 11.6 78.3
2013 320 25.1 12.7 81.3
2014 351 26.6 13.1 76.9
2015 346 23.0 15.0 79.8
2016 374 22.0 17.0 76.5
2017 361 22.5 16.0 76.7
2018 354 21.0 16.8 81.6
2019 362 22.2 16.3 61.3
2020 359 22.2 16.1 77.2
2021 325 18.7 17.3 87.7
2022 324 19.9 16.2 79.3
2023 350 24.3 14.3 81.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blair Moody Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 592 n/a n/a n/a
1989 629 n/a n/a 14.3
1990 588 35.0 16.8 18.2
1991 605 n/a n/a n/a
1992 614 n/a n/a 29.8
1993 606 n/a 0.0 25.6
1994 587 25.0 23.5 28.8
1995 571 26.5 21.5 22.1
1996 571 26.5 21.5 22.1
1997 598 28.0 21.4 25.1
1998 587 28.0 21.0 30.2
1999 592 28.0 21.1 28.4
2000 543 27.3 19.9 37.6
2001 565 29.3 19.3 35.9
2002 569 28.3 20.1 45.9
2003 569 28.3 20.1 45.9
2004 566 28.3 20.0 43.1
2005 526 29.3 18.0 54.8
2006 519 31.2 16.6 60.1
2007 490 29.7 16.5 62.4
2008 353 19.2 18.4 65.7
2009 352 21.8 16.1 73.9
2010 350 22.0 15.8 77.4
2011 287 22.5 12.7 82.9
2012 299 25.7 11.6 78.3
2013 320 25.1 12.7 81.3
2014 351 26.6 13.1 76.9
2015 346 23.0 15.0 79.8
2016 374 22.0 17.0 76.5
2017 361 22.5 16.0 76.7
2018 354 21.0 16.8 81.6
2019 362 22.2 16.3 61.3
2020 359 22.2 16.1 77.2
2021 325 18.7 17.3 87.7
2022 324 19.9 16.2 79.3
2023 350 24.3 14.3 81.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blair Moody Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,604 (10.8%) $13,217 (89.2%) $14,821
2020 $1,707 (11.2%) $13,521 (88.8%) $15,228
2021 $2,416 (15.6%) $13,095 (84.4%) $15,511
2022 $2,784 (15.6%) $15,097 (84.4%) $17,881
2023 $5,144 (24.0%) $16,316 (76.0%) $21,460

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blair Moody Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 938th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1032nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blair Moody Elementary School)30.425
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylor School District)21.719.9
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Blair Moody Elementary School)35.729.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Taylor School District)23.317.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Moody Elementary School)50.941.8
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor School District)26.921.7
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Blair Moody Elementary School)41.534.5
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Taylor School District)26.214.5
 11.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Moody Elementary School)3930.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor School District)27.421.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Blair Moody Elementary School)14.69.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Taylor School District)18.99.3
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students362350
 3.3%
African American119117
 1.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic4641
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White167163
 2.4%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%81.1%
 19.8%


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Students who attend Blair Moody Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert J West Middle School
High : Taylor High School

Students at Blair Moody Elementary School are 47% White, 33% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Blair Moody Elementary School ranks 1049th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Blair Moody Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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