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#1212 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 38% in state
Workman Elementary School
Elementary School · Plymouth-canton Community Schools · Canton, MI
A Plymouth-canton Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 NORTH DENTON RD, Canton, MI 48187
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Workman Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Workman Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,980
Median home value
$341,400
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48187; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Canton Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Achieve Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 765 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #18 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
Workman Elementary School is listed in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Workman Elementary School
Workman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, MI, part of Plymouth-canton Community Schools, serving approximately 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Workman Elementary School
What grades does Workman Elementary School serve?
Workman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Workman Elementary School?
Workman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Workman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Workman Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Workman Elementary School rank in MI?
Workman Elementary School ranks #1,212 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Workman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Workman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Workman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Workman Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Workman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Workman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Workman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Workman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Workman Elementary School?
14.2% of students at Workman 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
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (734) 582-6700
- Area population (ZIP 48187)
- 52,710
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 48187; 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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