Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas R Plympton 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
#1029 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
41%
24%
Black
12%
10%
White
37%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas R Plympton Elementary School?
353 students attend Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thomas R Plympton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas R Plympton Elementary School?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas R Plympton Elementary School offer ?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School part of?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School located?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is located in the The Highlands neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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