Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bird Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Bird Elementary School serves the northwest part of Plymouth, MI, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bird Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bird Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
School Rankings
Bird Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bird Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bird Elementary School's ranking?
Bird Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bird Elementary School often compared to?
Bird Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bird Elementary School?
476 students attend Bird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bird Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bird Elementary School?
Bird Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bird Elementary School offer ?
Bird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bird Elementary School part of?
Bird Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
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