Eureka Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Eureka Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Taylor, Michigan, serving 227 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Taylor School District, which is ranked 545 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eureka Heights faces significant challenges, including a diverse student population with high rates of economic disadvantage, chronic absenteeism, and low academic performance. The school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was just 27.3% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 17.9%. Eureka Heights also has the highest per-student spending among nearby schools, at $19,476 per student in 2022-2023, yet its performance remains well below state and district averages. This suggests the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and instructional practices.

Compared to nearby schools like Clarence Randall Elementary, Holland Elementary, and Kinyon Elementary, Eureka Heights performs significantly worse across various metrics, including academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and student demographics. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, indicating the need for comprehensive improvement strategies to address these issues and provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25125 Eureka Rd
       Taylor, MI  48180-6432


(734) 946-6597

District: Taylor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1232nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,476 Help


Students who attend Eureka Heights Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
African American:
36.1%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eureka Heights Elementary School ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th 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 16.22. (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 Eureka Heights Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Taylor School District. Student population at Eureka Heights Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), African American (36.1%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Taylor School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eureka Heights Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Taylor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eureka Heights Elementary School is $19,476, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Taylor School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eureka Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eureka Heights Elementary School 1232nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Eureka Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


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 Eureka Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.11 1318th 1545 14.7%
2007 29.76 1321st 1565 15.6%
2008 29.68 1326th 1577 15.9%
2009 19.27 1421st 1589 10.6%
2010 28.38 1330th 1552 14.3%
2011 43.42 1121st 1552 27.8%
2012 23.89 1295th 1566 17.3%
2013 31.57 1169th 1563 25.2%
2014 30.47 1160th 1533 24.3%
2015 35.28 1078th 1580 31.8%
2016 19.92 1238th 1548 20.0%
2017 16.85 1214th 1466 17.2%
2018 26.19 1125th 1448 22.3%
2019 23.49 1073rd 1408 23.8%
2022 9.99 1210th 1344 10.0%
2023 15.23 1233rd 1470 16.1%
2024 16.22 1232nd 1486 17.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.48 237th 403 41.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.16 1107th 1397 20.8%
2019 31.99 818th 1134 27.9%
2022 16.53 963rd 1099 12.4%
2023 18.79 1128th 1350 16.4%
2024 26.15 1058th 1381 23.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.34 1121st 1443 22.3%
2019 19.75 984th 1171 16.0%
2023 27.79 945th 1321 28.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.59 1058th 1446 26.8%
2019 25.02 929th 1196 22.3%
2023 9.67 1234th 1334 7.5%
2024 30.04 931st 1347 30.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 275th 475 42.1%
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Rank History for White students at Eureka Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.21 1028th 1253 18.0%
2019 23.58 922nd 1128 18.3%
2023 9.18 1136th 1198 5.2%
2024 20.58 1013th 1204 15.9%
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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.

Eureka Heights Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eureka Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 1 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1989 423 2 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 417 5 7 10 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1991 391 12 8 10 13 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 409 8 12 8 8 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 435 8 13 0 5 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 424 12 18 0 3 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 418 24 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 418 24 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 426 14 17 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 401 15 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 381 22 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 383 27 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 363 37 14 13 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 347 42 10 17 8 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 347 42 10 17 8 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 352 69 16 16 5 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 351 70 16 18 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 280 74 13 21 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 354 86 18 30 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 262 71 16 24 3 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 251 72 15 27 4 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 199 63 12 30 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 182 48 9 40 1 0 9 0 289
2012 170 48 9 33 0 0 17 0 277
2013 145 59 9 41 0 0 8 0 262
2014 147 119 8 50 0 0 20 0 344
2015 150 116 7 43 0 0 26 0 342
2016 163 115 9 45 0 0 26 0 358
2017 142 124 5 39 0 0 23 0 333
2018 142 97 7 38 0 0 29 0 313
2019 136 86 6 27 0 0 31 0 286
2020 114 82 4 33 1 0 16 0 250
2021 103 83 6 33 1 0 15 0 241
2022 95 77 7 30 1 0 12 0 222
2023 94 82 6 28 0 0 17 0 227

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 Eureka Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 n/a n/a n/a
1989 445 n/a n/a 14.8
1990 441 41.0 10.7 11.8
1991 434 n/a n/a n/a
1992 445 n/a n/a 28.5
1993 461 n/a 0.0 26.7
1994 457 17.5 26.1 28
1995 471 18.6 25.3 28.7
1996 471 18.6 25.3 28.7
1997 457 20.0 22.9 27.8
1998 437 21.0 20.8 26.3
1999 424 22.0 19.3 31.1
2000 436 20.9 20.9 34.2
2001 427 21.8 19.6 39.1
2002 424 23.1 18.4 40.1
2003 424 23.1 18.4 40.1
2004 458 34.1 13.4 47.4
2005 458 29.5 15.5 51.1
2006 391 31.8 12.3 49.4
2007 491 33.8 14.5 53.4
2008 376 30.1 12.5 61.4
2009 369 19.0 19.4 66.4
2010 307 16.8 18.2 72.6
2011 289 16.7 17.3 76.1
2012 277 17.9 15.4 79.4
2013 262 15.5 16.8 82.1
2014 344 18.4 18.6 84.9
2015 342 17.0 20.1 84.5
2016 358 17.0 21.0 70.1
2017 333 15.4 21.6 68.8
2018 313 15.6 20.0 81.5
2019 286 16.4 17.4 73.8
2020 250 14.8 16.8 83.6
2021 241 14.3 16.8 92.1
2022 222 14.7 15.1 83.8
2023 227 15.1 14.9 80.2

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 Eureka Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 443 n/a n/a n/a
1989 445 n/a n/a 14.8
1990 441 41.0 10.7 11.8
1991 434 n/a n/a n/a
1992 445 n/a n/a 28.5
1993 461 n/a 0.0 26.7
1994 457 17.5 26.1 28
1995 471 18.6 25.3 28.7
1996 471 18.6 25.3 28.7
1997 457 20.0 22.9 27.8
1998 437 21.0 20.8 26.3
1999 424 22.0 19.3 31.1
2000 436 20.9 20.9 34.2
2001 427 21.8 19.6 39.1
2002 424 23.1 18.4 40.1
2003 424 23.1 18.4 40.1
2004 458 34.1 13.4 47.4
2005 458 29.5 15.5 51.1
2006 391 31.8 12.3 49.4
2007 491 33.8 14.5 53.4
2008 376 30.1 12.5 61.4
2009 369 19.0 19.4 66.4
2010 307 16.8 18.2 72.6
2011 289 16.7 17.3 76.1
2012 277 17.9 15.4 79.4
2013 262 15.5 16.8 82.1
2014 344 18.4 18.6 84.9
2015 342 17.0 20.1 84.5
2016 358 17.0 21.0 70.1
2017 333 15.4 21.6 68.8
2018 313 15.6 20.0 81.5
2019 286 16.4 17.4 73.8
2020 250 14.8 16.8 83.6
2021 241 14.3 16.8 92.1
2022 222 14.7 15.1 83.8
2023 227 15.1 14.9 80.2

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 Eureka Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,592 (12.4%) $11,200 (87.6%) $12,792
2020 $1,798 (13.1%) $11,959 (86.9%) $13,757
2021 $2,851 (18.5%) $12,582 (81.5%) $15,434
2022 $3,198 (18.5%) $14,105 (81.5%) $17,302
2023 $5,214 (26.8%) $14,262 (73.2%) $19,476

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eureka Heights 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 1073rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1233rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eureka Heights Elementary School)22.915.8
 7.1%
   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 (Eureka Heights Elementary School)35.410.5
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Taylor School District)23.317.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eureka Heights Elementary School)37.731.4
 6.3%
   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 (Eureka Heights Elementary School)35.820
 15.8%
   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 Students286227
 20.6%
African American8682
 4.7%
American Indian00
Asian66
Hispanic2728
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White13694
 30.9%
Two or More Races3117
 45.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%80.2%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eureka Heights Elementary School

Students at Eureka Heights Elementary School are 41% White, 36% African American, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Eureka Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Eureka Heights Elementary School.

Students who attend Eureka Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert J West Middle School
High : Taylor High 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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