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#930 of 1,793 schools in MA
Plymouth South Middle
Middle School · Plymouth · Plymouth, MA
A middle school in Plymouth, MA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
488 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
- Math 35% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plymouth South Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Plymouth South Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,022/100K
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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
$111,975
Median home value
$494,700
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Commun IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 871 | 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.
Plymouth
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $23,402NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plymouth South Middle is listed in Plymouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymouth South Middle
Plymouth South Middle is a public middle school in Plymouth, MA, part of Plymouth, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth South Middle
What grades does Plymouth South Middle serve?
Plymouth South Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Plymouth South Middle?
Plymouth South Middle has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth South Middle 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 Plymouth South Middle rank in MA?
Plymouth South Middle ranks #930 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Plymouth South Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth South Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 South Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth South Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Plymouth South Middle a charter school?
No, Plymouth South Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymouth South Middle a Title I school?
No, Plymouth South Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (508) 224-2725
- Area population (ZIP 02360)
- 62,405
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 02360; 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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