Excellent
#175 of 990 schools in CT
Top 18% in state
Plymouth Center School
Elementary School · Plymouth School District · Plymouth, CT
An elementary school in Plymouth, CT where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
107 North Street, Plymouth, CT 06782
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plymouth Center School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Plymouth Center 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,222
Median home value
$284,500
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rock SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–3 | 2.5 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Litchfield Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| West Bristol SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 842 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plymouth School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plymouth Center School is listed in Plymouth School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymouth Center School
Plymouth Center School is a public elementary school in Plymouth, CT, part of Plymouth School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth Center School
What grades does Plymouth Center School serve?
Plymouth Center School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Plymouth Center School?
Plymouth Center School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Center School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plymouth Center School rank in CT?
Plymouth Center School ranks #175 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Plymouth Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Plymouth Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth Center School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Plymouth Center School a charter school?
No, Plymouth Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymouth Center School a Title I school?
No, Plymouth Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymouth Center School?
49.5% of students at Plymouth Center 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (860) 283-6321
- Area population (ZIP 06782)
- 2,098
- Area median age
- 50.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 06782; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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