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5.8avg / 10

Plainfield School District

School District · Plainfield, Connecticut

Students: 1,895
Teachers (FTE): 167

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,895

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.3:1

How this district compares

Connecticut rank

#107 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

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 #107 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Plainfield School District's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Moosup Elementary School (7.7/10), Plainfield Central School (6.7/10), and Plainfield Memorial School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Plainfield Memorial School

STAAR proficiency rose +16.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plainfield School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Moosup Elementary School7.7 / 10
2Plainfield Central School6.7 / 10
3Plainfield Memorial School6.2 / 10
4Shepard Hill Elementary School4.8 / 10
5Plainfield High School3.8 / 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. District-level spending was $23,667 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Plainfield School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Moosup Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Plainfield School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.

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

Math Proficiency48.4%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.8%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Plainfield School District with test data.

District Details

State
Connecticut
City
Plainfield
Total Enrollment
1,895
Teachers (FTE)
167
District spending per student
$23,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Plainfield School District?

Plainfield School District's district-level spending was $23,667 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Moosup Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plainfield School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Plainfield School District?

Across schools in Plainfield School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. 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 5.8/10 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
48.4%
ELA Proficiency
53.8%

How we rate schools

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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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