Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Plymouth Center School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Science Proficiency: 60-79%
- Attendance Zone: Plymouth Center School serves a 17.3 square mile area in central Plymouth, CT, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plymouth Center School's student population of 320 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plymouth Center School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
75%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
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?
320 students attend Plymouth Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Plymouth Center School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plymouth Center School?
Plymouth Center School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plymouth Center School offer ?
Plymouth Center School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plymouth Center School part of?
Plymouth Center School is part of Plymouth School District.
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