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Very Good

#94 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 20% of private schools

Metropolitan Junior Academy

School

15585 N HAGGERTY RD, Plymouth, MI 48170

Private

Enrollment

33

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 10th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Michigan private schools

#94 of 462

In Plymouth

#1 of 5

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Metropolitan Junior Academy

7.5/10

School in Plymouth · grades Kindergarten – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Metropolitan Junior Academy

Metropolitan Junior Academy is a private school in Plymouth, MI. Metropolitan Junior Academy serves approximately 33 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-10th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Metropolitan Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 462 private schools in MI.

How it compares1.3 pts above MI schools
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • MI avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 33 students, Metropolitan Junior Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Metropolitan Junior Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Metropolitan Junior Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Metropolitan Junior Academy compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Plymouth, MI

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
33
This School
vs
487
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 33.3% vs 0%
Black 30.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 12.1% vs 0%
Asian 12.1% vs 0%
Metropolitan Junior Academy Plymouth Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Metropolitan Junior Academy (this school) 7.5
Farrand Elementary School 8.0
PCCS Middle Virtual Academy 9.5
PCCS Elementary Virtual Academy
East Middle School 8.3
Bird Elementary School 7.6
West Middle School 7.3
Starkweather Academy Fiegel 4.8
Smith Elementary School 8.7
Isbister Elementary School 8.1
Ivywood Classical Academy 6.1
Pioneer Middle School 6.7
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy 8.1
Liberty Middle School 8.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 10.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 75%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 33
View data sources

Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 33.3%
Black 30.3%
Hispanic 12.1%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 12.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

15585 N HAGGERTY RD, Plymouth, MI 48170

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Metropolitan Junior Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. PCCS Middle Virtual Academy (rated 9.5/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NijiIro Japanese Immersion Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Livonia), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Meads Mill Middle School (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Northville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Plymouth, see our Plymouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
BRIGHTMONT ACADEMY - NORTHVILLE Plymouth 0.2 mi
NEW MORNING SCHOOL Plymouth 0.8 mi 6.8
Farrand Elementary School Plymouth 0.8 mi 8.0
Winchester Elementary School Northville 0.8 mi 8.2
NORTHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Northville 1.0 mi 5.2
Randolph Elementary School Livonia 1.1 mi 7.1
Hawthorn Center Northville 1.5 mi
ST EDITH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Livonia 1.3 mi 5.0
Livonia Transition Program Livonia 1.8 mi
Meads Mill Middle School Northville 1.4 mi 8.6
Holmes Middle School Livonia 1.5 mi 6.7
MONTESSORI CENTER OF OUR LADY Livonia 1.7 mi
STEPPINGSTONE SCHOOL Plymouth 2.2 mi
Hoover Elementary School Livonia 1.9 mi 8.6
NijiIro Japanese Immersion Elementary School Livonia 2.1 mi 8.8
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL Plymouth 2.5 mi 4.8
East Middle School Plymouth 2.8 mi 8.3
PCCS Elementary Virtual Academy Plymouth 2.6 mi
PCCS Middle Virtual Academy Plymouth 2.6 mi 9.5
Silver Springs Elementary School Northville 2.7 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 48170 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,442

Median Home Value

$400,800

Median Rent

$1,114/mo

Population

40,573

College Educated

59%

Homeownership

78.5%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

45.7

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COOR Special Educational Center Roscommon, MI 7.7
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village Hersey, MI 7.3
Gobles Virtual Academy Gobles, MI 7.2
HOLLAND ADVENTIST ACADEMY Holland, MI 7.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Metropolitan Junior Academy

What grades does Metropolitan Junior Academy serve?

Metropolitan Junior Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Metropolitan Junior Academy?

Metropolitan Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Junior Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Junior Academy is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Metropolitan Junior Academy rank in MI?

Metropolitan Junior Academy ranks #94 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Metropolitan Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Metropolitan Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Metropolitan Junior Academy a private school?

Yes, Metropolitan Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Metropolitan Junior Academy a religious school?

Metropolitan Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
68 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
33
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County

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