Plainfield Central School
Plainfield Central School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
Plainfield Central School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut 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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainfield Central School's student population of 479 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainfield Central School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Plainfield Central School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
5%
13%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Central School?
479 students attend Plainfield Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Plainfield Central School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Central School?
Plainfield Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plainfield Central School offer ?
Plainfield Central School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield Central School part of?
Plainfield Central School is part of Plainfield School District.
School Calendar
View the Plainfield Central School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School (Spring Break)
April 10, 2023 (Monday)
Planned Last Day; 12:10 dismissal
June 13, 2023 (Tuesday)
Qtr 4 report cards will be posted on the last day of school
June 13, 2023 (Tuesday)
School Reviews
1 3/19/2020
Poor teachers and administrators.
1 2/11/2020
Very poor and disrespectful teachers.
5 10/31/2011
i love this school and this is michael guilmette
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