For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 648 students in Plainville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Plainville School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
648 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Plainville School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
24%
# Black Students
37 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
501 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
77%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
88
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,144 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,144
$23,913
Spending / Student
$20,417
$24,672
Best Plainville School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anna Ware Jackson
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1304
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1304
Grades: PK-2
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Beatrice H Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Messenger Street
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1312
Plainville, MA 02762
(508) 699-1312
Grades: 3-6
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainville School District?
Plainville School District manages 2 public schools serving 648 students.
What is the rank of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District is ranked #125 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainville School District?
77% of Plainville School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainville School District?
Plainville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Plainville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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