For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 655 students in Plainville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Plainville School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
655 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainville School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,634 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$9,846
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,634
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Plainville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Ware Jackson
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1304
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1304
Gr: PK-2 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Beatrice H Wood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1312
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1312
Gr: 3-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainville School District?
Plainville School District manages 2 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District is ranked #145 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainville School District?
74% of Plainville School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Plainville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,634 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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