Plymouth South Middle School
Plymouth South Middle School
About This School
Public School | Grades 5-8 | Plymouth
Plymouth South Middle School is located in Plymouth, MA and is one of 13 schools in Plymouth School District. It is a public school that serves 712 students in grades 5-8.
Plymouth South Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Plymouth South Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Plymouth South Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Plymouth South Middle School's students and teachers. more
Plymouth South Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Plymouth South Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Plymouth South Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Plymouth South Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Baird Center 2.3 miles | n/a | |
| South Elementary School 3.2 miles |  |
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| Plymouth Commun Intermed School 3.4 miles | |
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| Indian Brook Elementary School 4 miles |  |
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| Manomet Elementary School 4.3 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 712
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Plymouth South Middle School had 26% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
93%
Two or More Races
3%
Black
1%
Hispanic
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Plymouth District Spending
$12,917Per Pupil
The Plymouth spends $12,917 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Plymouth District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Plymouth South Middle School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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