Serving 627 students in grades 6-8, Plouffe Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph F. Plouffe Academy's attendance zone covers the entire Brockton, MA school district, encompassing approximately 21.5 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plouffe Middle School's student population of 627 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plouffe Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plouffe Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1129 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plouffe Middle School's ranking?
Plouffe Middle School is ranked #1129 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Plouffe Middle School often compared to?
Plouffe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Intermediate School, West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Plouffe Middle School?
627 students attend Plouffe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Plouffe Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plouffe Middle School?
Plouffe Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plouffe Middle School offer ?
Plouffe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plouffe Middle School part of?
Plouffe Middle School is part of Brockton School District.
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