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#635 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 35% in state

Cold Spring

Elementary School · Plymouth

25 Alden Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

Enrollment

220

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#635 of 1,793

In Plymouth

#7 of 15

public schools

In district

#6 of 13

Plymouth

School environment

8.4 / 10

Excellent

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Cold Spring

7.0/10

Elementary School in Plymouth · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hedge

5.9/10

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8.4/10

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About Cold Spring

Cold Spring is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MA, part of Plymouth. Cold Spring serves approximately 220 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Cold Spring has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Cold Spring show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,402
Chronic Absenteeism16.4%

Cold Spring — Students at Cold Spring score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 54.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
39.5%
ELA
55.5%
2019
Math
43.3%
ELA
55.8%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
41.3%
ELA
63.8%
2022
Math
50.3%
ELA
53.8%
2023
Math
43%
ELA
47.7%
2024
Math
37.3%
ELA
47.7%
2025
Math
38.3%
ELA
41.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.

How Cold Spring Compares

See how Cold Spring performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.0/10
65th percentile in MA
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.4%

Location

25 Alden Street, Plymouth, MA 02360

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cold Spring may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Nathaniel Morton Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Federal Furnace School (rated 8.3/10, 5.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Plymouth, see our Plymouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Hedge Plymouth 0.9 mi 5.9
Rising Tide Charter Public School Plymouth 1.0 mi 8.4
Nathaniel Morton Elementary Plymouth 1.1 mi 8.3
Plymouth North High Plymouth 1.8 mi 5.6
Map Academy Charter School Plymouth 2.0 mi 4.3
Plymouth Early Childhood Center Plymouth 2.9 mi 3.4
Plymouth Commun Intermediate Plymouth 2.9 mi 6.6
West Elementary Plymouth 2.6 mi 9.0
Kingston Elementary Kingston 2.7 mi 3.9
Kingston Intermediate Kingston 2.7 mi 5.5
BAY FARM MONTESSORI ACADEMY Duxbury 3.8 mi 6.0
WOODSIDE SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER Plymouth 4.6 mi
Federal Furnace School Plymouth 5.2 mi 8.3
Duxbury Middle Duxbury 5.7 mi 8.1
Alden School Duxbury 5.7 mi 8.0
Duxbury High Duxbury 5.8 mi 9.1
Chandler Elementary Duxbury 5.9 mi 6.6
ELEMENTS MONTESSORI Duxbury 5.9 mi
Plymouth South Middle Plymouth 6.2 mi 6.2
Plymouth South High Plymouth 6.4 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02360 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,975

Median Home Value

$494,700

Median Rent

$1,831/mo

Population

62,405

College Educated

45.2%

Homeownership

79.8%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

47.3

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Aborn Lynn, MA 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cold Spring

What grades does Cold Spring serve?

Cold Spring serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cold Spring?

Cold Spring has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring?

The student-teacher ratio at Cold Spring is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cold Spring rank in MA?

Cold Spring ranks #635 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Cold Spring's MySchoolScout rating?

Cold Spring has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Cold Spring?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Spring has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cold Spring a charter school?

No, Cold Spring is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cold Spring a Title I school?

No, Cold Spring is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
220
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.4%

District

Plymouth
District Enrollment
7,055
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,402
District Rank
#6 of 13

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