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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
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: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science 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
![This chart displays total students of Plymouth Educational Center by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Plymouth Educational Center by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-bkizk3s.png)
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Plymouth Educational Center This chart displays gender of Plymouth Educational Center](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-zT3H4K.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
![This chart displays the total teachers of Plymouth Educational Center by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Plymouth Educational Center by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-btxNdTy.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Plymouth Educational Center by grade. This chart displays the students of Plymouth Educational Center by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-dHvXuA.png)
School Rankings
Plymouth Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 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
#3065 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Plymouth Educational Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Plymouth Educational Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-4a4qZa.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-b3TXwWC.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-bdEiEeI.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-9EoJhU.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plymouth Educational Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Plymouth Educational Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-qEfOgh.png)
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-byVOZU6.png)
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plymouth Educational Center. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plymouth Educational Center.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-bxfjbqg.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-b0M4YDo.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-baTbrfX.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plymouth Educational Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/39000/39051/plymouth-educational-center-chart-KoV3ap.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3065 out of 3,069 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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.
In what neighborhood is Plymouth Educational Center located?
Plymouth Educational Center is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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