Very Good
#875 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Plymouth Elementary School
Elementary School · Midland Public Schools · Midland, MI
A Midland Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1105 EAST SUGNET RD, Midland, MI 48642
- Math 54% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plymouth Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Plymouth Elementary School 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,690
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Adams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Chestnut Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 393 | 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.
Midland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plymouth Elementary School is listed in Midland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymouth Elementary School
Plymouth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Midland, MI, part of Midland Public Schools, serving approximately 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #875 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth Elementary School
What grades does Plymouth Elementary School serve?
Plymouth Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plymouth Elementary School?
Plymouth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plymouth Elementary School rank in MI?
Plymouth Elementary School ranks #875 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Plymouth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Plymouth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plymouth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Plymouth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymouth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Plymouth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymouth Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Plymouth Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (989) 923-7616
- Area population (ZIP 48642)
- 33,770
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48642; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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