Joseph F. Plouffe Academy

250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302

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Tel: (508) 894-4301

www.brocktonpublicschools.com

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Joseph F. Plouffe Academy serves 736 students in grades 6-8.

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 736 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy's student population of 736 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

736 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

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School Rankings

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Joseph F. Plouffe Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1227 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

31%

22%

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Black

43%

10%

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White

18%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Brockton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph F. Plouffe Academy's ranking?

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Joseph F. Plouffe Academy?

736 students attend Joseph F. Plouffe Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Joseph F. Plouffe Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph F. Plouffe Academy?

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Joseph F. Plouffe Academy offer ?

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Joseph F. Plouffe Academy part of?

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 736 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education