Plummer-motz School serves 314 students in grades 3-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Plummer-motz School?
314 students attend Plummer-motz School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Plummer-motz School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plummer-motz School?
Plummer-motz School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plummer-motz School offer ?
Plummer-motz School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Plummer-motz School part of?
Plummer-motz School is part of Falmouth Public Schools School District.
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