Discovery Middle School vs. Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Should you attend Discovery Middle School or Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
731 students
823 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#896 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#62 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
117
Grade 1 Students
-
91
Grade 2 Students
-
90
Grade 3 Students
-
93
Grade 4 Students
-
92
Grade 5 Students
-
90
Grade 6 Students
222
87
Grade 7 Students
259
79
Grade 8 Students
250
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
51%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
15%
8%
% White
60%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%