Beatrice H Wood Elementary School

72 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 314 students in grades 3-6, Beatrice H Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beatrice H Wood Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

Beatrice H Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beatrice H Wood Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#548 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
54%
41%
51%
44%
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beatrice H Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Beatrice H Wood Elementary School is ranked #548 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Beatrice H Wood Elementary School?
314 students attend Beatrice H Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Beatrice H Wood Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beatrice H Wood Elementary School?
Beatrice H Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beatrice H Wood Elementary School offer ?
Beatrice H Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beatrice H Wood Elementary School part of?
Beatrice H Wood Elementary School is part of Plainville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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