Plymouth Center School

107 North Street
Plymouth, CT 06782
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Plymouth Center School serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Plymouth Center School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Plymouth Center School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Plymouth Center School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Plymouth Center School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
28%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
82%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plymouth Center School's ranking?
Plymouth Center School is ranked #278 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Center School?
302 students attend Plymouth Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plymouth Center School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth Center School?
Plymouth Center School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plymouth Center School offer ?
Plymouth Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth Center School part of?
Plymouth Center School is part of Plymouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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