West Elementary School
- West Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- West Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #933 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 87% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Elementary School is Rising Tide Charter Public School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rising Tide Charter Public School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rising Tide Charter Public School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plymouth Rising Tide Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 665 students
0.6 miles
6 Resnik Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)747-2620 0.6 5-12 665 - Kingston Kingston Intermediate Grades: 3-6 | 580 students
2.5 miles
65 Second Brook Street
Kingston, MA 02364
(781)585-0472 2.5 3-6 580 - Plymouth Plymouth Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 116 students
2.5 miles
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)830-4450 2.5 PK 116 - Plymouth Cold Spring Grades: K-5 | 248 students
2.6 miles
25 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)830-4335 2.6 K-5 248 - Plymouth Hedge Grades: K-5 | 210 students
2.6 miles
258 Standish Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508)830-4340 2.6 K-5 210
School Reviews
| 5 My child is in the LifeSkills program with Ms. Lundgren. She is honestly the best teacher that I have ever worked with. - Posted by Parent - kerry |
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