Below Average
#1479 of 1,823 schools in IN
Washington Discovery Academy
Elementary School · Plymouth Community School Corp · Plymouth, IN
A Plymouth Community School Corp elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 Lake Ave, Plymouth, IN 46563
- Math 32% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Discovery Academy score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Washington Discovery Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,205
Median home value
$179,800
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Menominee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plymouth Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Discovery Academy is listed in Plymouth Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Discovery Academy
Washington Discovery Academy is a public elementary school in Plymouth, IN, part of Plymouth Community School Corp, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,479 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Discovery Academy
What grades does Washington Discovery Academy serve?
Washington Discovery Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Washington Discovery Academy?
Washington Discovery Academy has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Discovery Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Discovery Academy rank in IN?
Washington Discovery Academy ranks #1,479 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Washington Discovery Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Discovery Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Washington Discovery Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Discovery Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Discovery Academy a charter school?
No, Washington Discovery Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Discovery Academy a Title I school?
No, Washington Discovery Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Discovery Academy?
75.1% of students at Washington Discovery Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (574) 936-4072
- Area population (ZIP 46563)
- 23,869
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46563; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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