Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plymouth Educational Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Plymouth Educational Center's student population of 439 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plymouth Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Educational Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2901 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth Educational Center's ranking?
Plymouth Educational Center is ranked #2901 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Educational Center?
439 students attend Plymouth Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Plymouth Educational Center students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth Educational Center?
Plymouth Educational Center has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plymouth Educational Center offer ?
Plymouth Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plymouth Educational Center part of?
Plymouth Educational Center is part of Plymouth Educational Center Charter School District.
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