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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools


At a glance
90thof 613 Michigan districts▲ 10
Better than 85% of Michigan districts
454 S Harvey St
Plymouth, MI 48170-1717
·(734) 416-2700·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 85.3% of districts
23
Schools
15,910
Students
8
5-star schools
Top rankedEast Middle School15th of 890 Michigan middle schools
Biggest riser
Eriksson Elementary School up 219 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Starkweather Academy Fiegel 13.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district in Michigan consists of 25 schools, including 15 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The district is highly ranked, with an overall state ranking of 90 out of 613 and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools within the district stand out as top performers, including Isbister Elementary School, which is ranked 59th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and rated 5 stars, and Smith Elementary School, ranked 144th and also rated 5 stars. At the middle school level, East Middle School and Pioneer Middle School are both ranked in the top 50 in the state and rated 5 stars. The district's high schools, including Canton High School, Plymouth High School, and Salem High School, are also among the top 65 in Michigan and rated 5 stars.

While the district overall performs well, with high graduation rates and strong test scores, there is some variability in performance, with a few schools, such as Hulsing Elementary and Field Elementary, struggling to meet state averages. Additionally, the district faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which may be impacting student achievement. The district also serves a diverse population, with a wide range of free and reduced-price lunch percentages, suggesting the need for tailored approaches to support students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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