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Smith Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 535 students

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Posted April 23, 2010

Smith School Faculty and Administration take great interest in their students and are highly involved with them. They have earned high achievement rates because of this. There is a lot of parental commitment at Smith as well. Lots of activities for fun and learning. It is a great place to send your child to school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2008

This is our child's first year at Smith Elementary and so far we have been nothing but impressed by the staff, facility, and curriculum there. It is an excellent start to our child's academic career.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2004

My son began smith elementary last year in kindergarten and I cannot think of a better school to have enrolled him in. The communication between myself and the teacher was wonderful she was always there to answer any questions that I had. She also addressed problems in an effient and professional manor. I am looking forward to my sons second year at smith. We just went to the open house and met his first grade teacher whom I am very excited about. My son is looking forward to starting school as well as I am. I am also looking forward to the enjoyment of enrolling my daughter in the 2005 school year. I can not have asked for a better school for my children to attend. Great job smith elementary keep up the good work. Marybeth Horeczy mother of Joshua King
—Submitted by Marybeth Horeczy, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

72 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
65%

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

72 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
88%

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

83 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

82 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
81%

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

83 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

70 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
81%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

70 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
80%

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

74 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 91% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Black 2% 20%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 5%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Dan Carr
Fax number
  • (734) 455-9522

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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1298 McKinley St
Plymouth, MI 48170
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Phone: (734) 416-4860

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