Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Summary:

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is a high-performing elementary school in Plymouth, Michigan that serves 793 students in grades K-8 and is part of the highly-ranked Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking between 11 and 42 over the past 9 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at Plymouth Scholars significantly outperform state averages on M-Step/PSAT assessments, with 85.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking in the top 10-20 Michigan elementary schools for Asian, African American, English Language Learner, and Special Education students. Additionally, Plymouth Scholars maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools, and spends between $9,045 and $10,267 per student, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby traditional public schools, such as Hulsing Elementary School and Farrand Elementary School, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has a more diverse student population with a significant Asian student representation. The school also demonstrates smaller achievement gaps between student subgroups, particularly for African American and low-socioeconomic status students, and has significantly lower chronic absenteeism rates. While Plymouth Scholars has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio, its higher spending per student may contribute to the school's ability to provide a robust educational program and support for its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 48484 N Territorial Rd
       Plymouth, MI  48170-2850


(734) 459-6149

District: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,267 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  804

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
50.6%
White:
27.2%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (50.6%), White (27.2%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is 21.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is $10,267.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy 42nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy 7th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy 3rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 95.92 28th 1580 98.2%
2016 97.43 11th 1548 99.3%
2017 96.27 20th 1466 98.6%
2018 95.95 27th 1448 98.1%
2019 96.23 24th 1408 98.3%
2021 96.34 19th 1153 98.4%
2022 95.81 32nd 1344 97.6%
2023 97.51 13th 1470 99.1%
2024 95.45 42nd 1486 97.2%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.71 8th 270 97.0%
2019 93.57 6th 117 94.9%
2021 91.06 3rd 42 92.9%
2023 84.31 21st 180 88.3%
2024 91.76 6th 184 96.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.72 23rd 195 88.2%
2024 85.24 19th 225 91.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.51 121st 1397 91.3%
2021 92.18 17th 749 97.7%
2022 77.15 140th 1099 87.3%
2023 93.66 28th 1350 97.9%
2024 84.86 101st 1381 92.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.58 23rd 1443 98.4%
2019 95.64 18th 1171 98.5%
2021 94.56 16th 902 98.2%
2022 87.64 87th 1106 92.1%
2023 98.02 5th 1321 99.6%
2024 96.56 14th 1342 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.86 41st 1446 97.2%
2019 95.11 24th 1196 98.0%
2021 96.03 12th 915 98.7%
2022 95.58 22nd 1139 98.1%
2023 95.31 32nd 1334 97.6%
2024 90.28 84th 1347 93.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.21 19th 101 81.2%
2019 87.98 3rd 36 91.7%
2021 84.66 2nd 29 93.1%
2022 82.95 5th 51 90.2%
2023 86.75 4th 84 95.2%
2024 83.30 10th 97 89.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.45 1st 321 99.7%
2024 88.00 20th 348 94.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.45 73rd 1253 94.2%
2019 92.12 52nd 1128 95.4%
2021 87.36 70th 1005 93.0%
2022 85.87 108th 1102 90.2%
2023 87.00 110th 1198 90.8%
2024 82.54 165th 1204 86.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 98.48 4th 919 99.6%
2016 98.42 4th 894 99.6%
2017 98.62 8th 821 99.0%
2018 98.73 6th 838 99.3%
2019 97.49 8th 792 99.0%
2021 96.77 18th 675 97.3%
2022 98.41 5th 776 99.4%
2023 98.17 8th 883 99.1%
2024 98.31 7th 897 99.2%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.92 3rd 201 98.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.26 2nd 815 99.8%
2021 99.27 3rd 523 99.4%
2023 95.31 12th 825 98.5%
2024 91.40 28th 836 96.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.92 8th 794 99.0%
2019 97.62 4th 658 99.4%
2021 96.15 9th 521 98.3%
2022 97.77 5th 657 99.2%
2023 96.95 13th 770 98.3%
2024 98.15 3rd 771 99.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.19 3rd 797 99.6%
2019 95.63 22nd 639 96.6%
2021 94.55 22nd 540 95.9%
2022 98.17 6th 658 99.1%
2023 98.00 6th 776 99.2%
2024 97.96 8th 786 99.0%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.55 14th 104 86.5%
2021 73.69 12th 39 69.2%
2023 89.24 4th 87 95.4%
2024 91.56 2nd 88 97.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.12 10th 310 96.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.13 3rd 678 99.6%
2019 96.83 10th 624 98.4%
2021 93.84 25th 577 95.7%
2022 90.28 47th 638 92.6%
2023 91.56 40th 688 94.2%
2024 94.29 25th 701 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 260 31 215 15 1 0 21 0 543
2014 309 35 274 17 4 0 25 0 664
2015 331 40 317 25 4 0 25 0 742
2016 357 38 322 25 4 0 22 0 768
2017 345 55 327 22 3 1 25 0 778
2018 304 61 361 16 5 1 32 0 780
2019 276 81 363 14 4 3 28 0 769
2020 256 83 379 17 3 2 34 0 774
2021 270 90 378 23 3 2 37 0 803
2022 235 69 402 18 5 2 48 0 779
2023 224 86 409 18 5 2 49 0 793
2024 219 73 407 29 5 2 69 0 804

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 543 27.5 19.7 15.3
2014 664 30.2 21.9 12.7
2015 742 34.0 21.8 11.5
2016 768 35.0 21.9 10.4
2017 778 36.2 21.4 12.2
2018 780 37.2 20.9 13.8
2019 769 37.9 20.2 12.5
2020 774 36.0 21.5 14.9
2021 803 37.6 21.3 17.8
2022 779 36.5 21.3 15.9
2023 793 37.8 20.9 18.4
2024 804 37.2 21.5 18.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 543 27.5 19.7 15.3
2014 664 30.2 21.9 12.7
2015 742 34.0 21.8 11.5
2016 768 35.0 21.9 10.4
2017 778 36.2 21.4 12.2
2018 780 37.2 20.9 13.8
2019 769 37.9 20.2 12.5
2020 774 36.0 21.5 14.9
2021 803 37.6 21.3 17.8
2022 779 36.5 21.3 15.9
2023 793 37.8 20.9 18.4
2024 804 37.2 21.5 18.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $318 (3.8%) $8,140 (96.2%) $8,458
2020 $297 (3.5%) $8,185 (96.5%) $8,482
2021 $706 (7.8%) $8,339 (92.2%) $9,045
2022 $1,129 (11.2%) $8,990 (88.8%) $10,120
2023 $490 (4.8%) $9,776 (95.2%) $10,267

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 1470 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 8th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 8th of 883 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)76.780.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)76.780.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)8082.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)8082.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)83.976.9
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)83.976.9
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)68.674.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)68.674.7
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)80.278.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)80.278.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)79.170
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)79.170
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)57.148.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)57.148.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)6975.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)6975.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)64.870.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)64.870.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)82.375.3
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)82.375.3
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)72.274
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)72.274
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)61.957.1
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)61.957.1
 4.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)89.484.6
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)89.484.6
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)80.384.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy)80.384.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students769793
 3.1%
African American8186
 6.2%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian363409
 12.7%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White276224
 18.8%
Two or More Races2849
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%18.4%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 804 students attended Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy.

Yes! Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 42nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy are 51% Asian, 27% White, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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