Discovery Middle School vs. Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Should I attend Discovery Middle School or Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 779 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
658 students
779 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#103 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
116
Grade 1 Students
-
93
Grade 2 Students
-
91
Grade 3 Students
-
90
Grade 4 Students
-
91
Grade 5 Students
-
90
Grade 6 Students
218
75
Grade 7 Students
224
73
Grade 8 Students
216
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
52%
% Hispanic
10%
2%
% Black
16%
9%
% White
58%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
