Summary:
The city of Plymouth, Michigan is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools, which include both district-run and charter institutions, demonstrate a range of academic performance and student demographics. The standout schools in the area are Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, which ranks among the top 3% of Michigan elementary schools, and Smith Elementary School, which also earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy stands out with consistently high test scores, with over 80% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Math across multiple grade levels. The school also boasts a diverse student population, with over 50% Asian students. In contrast, Smith Elementary School has a less diverse student body, with 87.76% white students, but still maintains strong academic performance with 70%+ proficiency in core subjects. Another high-performing school is Isbister Elementary School, which excels in 4th grade Math with an impressive 89.8% proficiency rate.
While the district-run schools, such as Bird Elementary, Farrand Elementary, and Smith Elementary, all perform well with many grade levels exceeding 60% proficiency in core subjects, the PCCS Elementary Virtual Academy stands out with significantly lower test scores and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the virtual learning model for elementary students in this district.
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