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South Elementary School

178 Bourne Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
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6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (508) 830-4390
www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
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South Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

South Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

South Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
85%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Plymouth School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Elementary School's ranking?

South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend South Elementary School?

609 students attend South Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of South Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?

South Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does South Elementary School offer ?

South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is South Elementary School part of?

South Elementary School is part of Plymouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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