Bernice McDowell Elem School vs Taylor Exemplar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice McDowell Elem School
Taylor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Taylor · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
660 students
| Measure | Bernice McDowell Elem School Taylor, Michigan | Taylor Exemplar Academy Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 1,581 | #1158 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48625 of 50,301 | #38896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 341 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| city | Taylor | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Exemplar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 12.6).
- •Taylor Exemplar Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Taylor Exemplar Academy does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Taylor Exemplar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 83.3%).
- •Bernice McDowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.4).
- •Taylor Exemplar Academy is the larger school with 660 students compared with 341.
- •Bernice McDowell Elem School is a public school while Taylor Exemplar Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bernice McDowell Elem School better than Taylor Exemplar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Exemplar Academy ranks higher (29.5 vs 12.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bernice McDowell Elem School and Taylor Exemplar Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice McDowell Elem School: 341. Taylor Exemplar Academy: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice McDowell Elem School and Taylor Exemplar Academy rank in Michigan?
Bernice McDowell Elem School is 1466th of 1,581 and Taylor Exemplar Academy is 1158th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).