Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Taftgalloway Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taftgalloway Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
39%
18%
White
49%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Taftgalloway Elementary School is ranked #2858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Taftgalloway Elementary School often compared to?
Taftgalloway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Taftgalloway Elementary School?
423 students attend Taftgalloway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Taftgalloway Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taftgalloway Elementary School?
Taftgalloway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taftgalloway Elementary School offer ?
Taftgalloway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taftgalloway Elementary School part of?
Taftgalloway Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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