Plymouth River vs. South Elementary School
Should I attend Plymouth River or South Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Plymouth River ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plymouth River ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
373 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#93 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
77
Grade 1 Students
56
76
Grade 2 Students
67
80
Grade 3 Students
60
90
Grade 4 Students
75
95
Grade 5 Students
62
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
85%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%