Excellent
#106 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Plymouth-canton Community Schools · Plymouth, MI
A Plymouth-canton Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1298 MCKINLEY ST, Plymouth, MI 48170
- Math 65% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 74% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Smith 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,023/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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
$109,442
Median home value
$400,800
Median rent
$1,114/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48170; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pccs Elementary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Isbister Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Bird Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plymouth-canton Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #3 of 24
- District spending per student
- $15,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Elementary School is listed in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MI, part of Plymouth-canton Community Schools, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Elementary School
What grades does Smith Elementary School serve?
Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith 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 Smith Elementary School rank in MI?
Smith Elementary School ranks #106 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Smith 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (734) 416-4860
- Area population (ZIP 48170)
- 40,573
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 48170; 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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