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Isbister Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, Michigan, serving 409 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, which is ranked 100 out of 610 districts in the state.
Isbister Elementary is a standout school, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Isbister's 3rd-5th grade students achieved proficiency rates of 55.8%, 81.4%, and 75.4% in English Language Arts, and 67.5%, 89.8%, and 58% in math, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, 44%, 43.4%, 39.1%, and 32.6%, respectively. The school also excels in science and social studies, with 5th-grade students scoring 66.7% and 36.2% proficient, compared to the state averages of 40.4% and 18.9%. Isbister's performance is particularly strong for male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 5-15% of Michigan elementary schools.
While Isbister Elementary has a less diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with over 80% of students identifying as White, the school's academic excellence and efficient use of resources, including a high per-student spending of around $15,000 and a low student-teacher ratio of 16:1, make it a standout within the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district. The only nearby school that appears to match or exceed Isbister's performance is Smith Elementary School, another high-performing school in the district.
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