Excellent
#336 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 19% in state
Plum Cove School
Elementary School · Gloucester · Gloucester, MA
A Gloucester elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15 Hickory Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
- Math 58% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plum Cove School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 54% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Plum Cove School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gloucester), 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
$87,898
Median home value
$587,800
Median rent
$1,395/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01930; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeman MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Rockport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| West ParishEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 370 | 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.
Gloucester
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plum Cove School is listed in Gloucester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum Cove School
Plum Cove School is a public elementary school in Gloucester, MA, part of Gloucester, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum Cove School
What grades does Plum Cove School serve?
Plum Cove School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plum Cove School?
Plum Cove School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Cove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Cove School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plum Cove School rank in MA?
Plum Cove School ranks #336 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Plum Cove School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum Cove School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Plum Cove School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum Cove School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plum Cove School a charter school?
No, Plum Cove School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum Cove School a Title I school?
No, Plum Cove School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (978) 282-3030
- Area population (ZIP 01930)
- 29,862
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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 01930; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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