Excellent
#141 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 8% in state
Anna Ware Jackson
Elementary School · Plainville · Plainville, MA
A Plainville elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
68 Messenger Street, Plainville, MA 02762
- Math 47% vs MA 34% (2021)
- Reading 72% vs MA 48% (2021)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anna Ware Jackson score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 59% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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 32 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,040/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainville), 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
$95,625
Median home value
$461,200
Median rent
$1,901/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Daycare CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.4 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Joseph W Martin JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| North Attleborough Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 2.1 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| St Mary-sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Plainville
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anna Ware Jackson is listed in Plainville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anna Ware Jackson
Anna Ware Jackson is a public elementary school in Plainville, MA, part of Plainville, serving approximately 321 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anna Ware Jackson
What grades does Anna Ware Jackson serve?
Anna Ware Jackson serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Anna Ware Jackson?
Anna Ware Jackson has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Ware Jackson?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Ware Jackson is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anna Ware Jackson rank in MA?
Anna Ware Jackson ranks #141 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Anna Ware Jackson's MySchoolScout rating?
Anna Ware Jackson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Anna Ware Jackson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anna Ware Jackson has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Anna Ware Jackson a charter school?
No, Anna Ware Jackson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anna Ware Jackson a Title I school?
No, Anna Ware Jackson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (508) 699-1304
- Area population (ZIP 02762)
- 9,872
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 MCAS. 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 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 MCAS. 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)
- State assessments · 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 02762; 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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