South Elementary School vs. Plymouth River
Should I attend South Elementary School or Plymouth River? 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Plymouth River ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
500 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#140 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
53
Grade 1 Students
76
56
Grade 2 Students
80
67
Grade 3 Students
90
60
Grade 4 Students
95
75
Grade 5 Students
82
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
86%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%