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Plainfield High School

High School · Plainfield School District · Central Village, CT

A high school in Central Village, CT where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

105 Putnam Road, Central Village, CT 06332

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation7.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$23,667
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Plainfield High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Plainfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,328

Median home value

$231,900

Median rent

$1,215/mo

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
7 boys'·10 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Plainfield School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$23,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Plainfield High School is listed in Plainfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Plainfield High School

Plainfield High School is a public high school in Central Village, CT, part of Plainfield School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plainfield High School

What grades does Plainfield High School serve?

Plainfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Plainfield High School?

Plainfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Plainfield High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plainfield High School rank in CT?

Plainfield High School ranks #892 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Plainfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Plainfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Plainfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainfield High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Plainfield High School a charter school?

No, Plainfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Plainfield High School a Title I school?

No, Plainfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainfield High School?

53.1% of students at Plainfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 5
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 06332)
952
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06332; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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