Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Plymouth · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
823 students
West Middle School
Plymouth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
| Measure | Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Plymouth, Michigan | West Middle School Plymouth, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 1,581 | #35 of 485 |
| National rank | #5870 of 50,301 | #1828 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 823 | 667 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 667 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| city | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.5 vs 78.0).
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 19.2%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.2).
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is the larger school with 823 students compared with 667.
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is a charter school while West Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy better than West Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy and West Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Plymouth in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy: 823. West Middle School: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy and West Middle School rank in Michigan?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is 107th of 1,581 and West Middle School is 35th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).