Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plymouth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Plymouth Elementary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plymouth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plymouth Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2876 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
45%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plymouth Elementary School's ranking?
Plymouth Elementary School is ranked #2876 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Plymouth Elementary School often compared to?
Plymouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camino Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Plymouth Elementary School?
536 students attend Plymouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Plymouth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth Elementary School?
Plymouth Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Plymouth Elementary School offer ?
Plymouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plymouth Elementary School part of?
Plymouth Elementary School is part of Monrovia Unified School District.
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