Serving 793 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 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 793 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy's student population of 793 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
793 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is 0.64, which is more 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
#67 out of 3069 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
52%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
28%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy's ranking?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is ranked #67 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy often compared to?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Achieve Charter Academy, Canton Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
793 students attend Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy offer ?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy part of?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is part of Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy School District.
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