Plymouth is a suburban school district in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, serving 6,911 students across 13 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district maintains relatively stable enrollment with spending at $22,854 per pupil, slightly below the state average of $23,007.
Academic performance shows mixed results compared to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 39.0%, trailing the state average of 41.8%, while reading proficiency of 47.0% exceeds the state average of 43.3%. The district's graduation rate of 94.0% significantly outpaces the state average of 89.4%. Chronic absenteeism at 11.2% represents a notable concern requiring intervention.
The student population includes 30.1% economically disadvantaged students and 23.7% students with disabilities, both figures suggesting elevated service needs. English learners comprise 5.3% of enrollment. Racial composition is predominantly white at 80.5%, with Hispanic students representing 11.0%, Black students 2.4%, and Asian students 0.9%.
The district's profile indicates a suburban community with a moderately sized teaching force managing diverse student needs. While above-average graduation rates and reading performance are strengths, math proficiency gaps and chronic absenteeism present areas for focused improvement. The relatively high proportion of students requiring special education services and economically disadvantaged status suggests resource allocation toward support services remains essential for district operations.
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Total Students
6,911
Schools
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,854
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
39.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MCAS Performance Levels:
SGP compares a student's growth to academically similar peers statewide.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), 2024-25 School Year