Plainfield School District
School District · Plainfield, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,667
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Plainfield School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plainfield School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Plainfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moosup Elementary School
Moosup · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plainfield Memorial School
Plainfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#114 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,667
$1,338 vs Connecticut median
District size
1,895 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Plainfield School District ranks #114 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Plainfield School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shepard Hill Elementary School (5.5/10), Moosup Elementary School (5.3/10), and Plainfield Memorial School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Plainfield School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shepard Hill Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Moosup Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Plainfield Memorial School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Plainfield Central School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Plainfield High School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plainfield School District
Plainfield School District is a Plainfield, Connecticut school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,895 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $23,667 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Plainfield School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shepard Hill Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Plainfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plainfield School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plainfield School District with test data.
Schools in Plainfield School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Plainfield
- Total Enrollment
- 1,895
- Teachers (FTE)
- 167
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainfield School District?
Plainfield School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plainfield School District?
The average composite rating for Plainfield School District is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plainfield School District?
Plainfield School District spends $23,667 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainfield School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plainfield School District is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plainfield School District?
Shepard Hill Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plainfield School District with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Plainfield School District?
Across schools in Plainfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plainfield School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Plainfield School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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