Bernice McDowell Elem School vs Taylor Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 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 Preparatory High School
Taylor · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students
| Measure | Bernice McDowell Elem School Taylor, Michigan | Taylor Preparatory High School Taylor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1466 of 1,581 | #417 of 591 |
| National rank | #48625 of 50,301 | #12273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 341 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Taylor | Taylor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 12.6).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 83.3%).
- •Bernice McDowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.4).
- •Taylor Preparatory High School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 341.
- •Bernice McDowell Elem School is a public school while Taylor Preparatory High School 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 Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Preparatory High School ranks higher (34.7 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 Preparatory High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice McDowell Elem School: 341. Taylor Preparatory High School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice McDowell Elem School and Taylor Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Bernice McDowell Elem School is 1466th of 1,581 and Taylor Preparatory High School is 417th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).