Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Plymouth Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plymouth Middle serves the southwest part of Minneapolis, covering an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Families typically drive 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plymouth Middle School's student population of 749 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe. Belong. Become.
School Rankings
Plymouth Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth Middle School's ranking?
Plymouth Middle School is ranked #1321 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Plymouth Middle School often compared to?
Plymouth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandburg Middle School, Robbinsdale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Middle School?
749 students attend Plymouth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Plymouth Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plymouth Middle School?
Plymouth Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Plymouth Middle School offer ?
Plymouth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth Middle School part of?
Plymouth Middle School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
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