Is Middle School of Plainville a good school?

Middle School of Plainville ranks 80 th of 250 Connecticut middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middle School of Plainville?

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Middle School of Plainville.

What is the racial makeup of Middle School of Plainville?

Students at Middle School of Plainville are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Middle School of Plainville attend?

Students who attend Middle School of Plainville usually go on to attend Plainville High School

Middle School of Plainville

Summary:

Middle School of Plainville is a public middle school serving around 540 students in grades 6-8 in Plainville, Connecticut, which is part of the Plainville School District. This school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic achievement, ranking in the top 100-150 middle schools in Connecticut over the past several years.

One of the key strengths of Middle School of Plainville is its strong academic performance across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 63.4% in English Language Arts and 64.4% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 49.1% and 38.2%, respectively. The school also performs well in Science, with an 8th-grade proficiency rate of 62% compared to the state average of 48.1%. This academic excellence is a standout feature, as the school ranks higher than many nearby middle schools, such as Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School in Southington and Irving A. Robbins Middle School in Farmington.

Another key differentiator for Middle School of Plainville is its consistent support for diverse student subgroups. The school has demonstrated strong performance across female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with several of these subgroups ranking among the top middle schools in Connecticut. This indicates that the school is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population. However, there are still opportunities for improvement, such as in the performance of White and male student subgroups, as well as in the school's SBAC/Mathematics proficiency rates, which, while still above the state average, could be an area of focus for further enhancement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

150 Northwest Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062

(860) 793-3250

District: Plainville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,230

Students who attend Middle School of Plainville usually attend:

High:

Plainville High School

Feeder schools for Middle School of Plainville:

Elementary:	Frank T. Wheeler School
	Linden Street School
	Louis Toffolon School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 507

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

Hispanic:

24.3%

African American:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle School of Plainville ranks better than 68% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.8. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Hispanic (24.3%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School of Plainville is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Middle School of Plainville employs 48.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School of Plainville is $20,230.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle School of Plainville:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School of Plainville 80^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Middle School of Plainville in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Plainville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Plainville School District 91^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Middle School of Plainville

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Rank History for all students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	57.55	134^th	248	46.0%
2007	62.50	121^st	250	51.6%
2008	64.13	117^th	252	53.6%
2009	71.14	93^rd	255	63.5%
2010	71.85	96^th	268	64.2%
2011	71.26	99^th	269	63.2%
2012	71.74	100^th	272	63.2%
2013	71.67	102^nd	278	63.3%
2015	45.77	156^th	280	44.3%
2016	49.69	123^rd	246	50.0%
2017	49.83	125^th	250	50.0%
2018	67.49	91^st	249	63.5%
2019	62.54	104^th	259	59.8%
2021	64.77	94^th	275	65.8%
2022	53.40	106^th	250	57.6%
2023	59.59	102^nd	249	59.0%
2024	68.80	80^th	250	68.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.06	68^th	244	72.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	74.62	24^th	104	76.9%
2021	68.71	61^st	218	72.0%
2022	57.03	45^th	106	57.5%
2023	57.39	37^th	109	66.1%
2024	66.56	37^th	114	67.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	55.01	90^th	160	43.8%
2019	52.33	95^th	169	43.8%
2021	57.82	96^th	235	59.1%
2022	53.37	83^rd	166	50.0%
2023	42.34	95^th	160	40.6%
2024	55.73	74^th	161	54.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	64.06	71^st	164	56.7%
2019	56.63	85^th	167	49.1%
2021	63.29	85^th	224	62.1%
2022	43.18	96^th	169	43.2%
2023	59.19	67^th	158	57.6%
2024	62.55	66^th	157	58.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	63.83	24^th	97	75.3%
2021	52.04	63^rd	146	56.8%
2022	60.09	25^th	97	74.2%
2023	45.00	47^th	99	52.5%
2024	50.03	39^th	104	62.5%

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Rank History for White students at Middle School of Plainville

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	54.79	80^th	168	52.4%
2019	44.51	96^th	166	42.2%
2021	53.18	81^st	175	53.7%
2022	39.39	97^th	151	35.8%
2023	47.53	85^th	158	46.2%
2024	61.31	59^th	154	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middle School of Plainville

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	492	37	6	17	7	n/a	n/a	559
1994	489	41	3	19	7	n/a	n/a	559
1995	502	34	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	561
1996	502	34	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	561
1997	543	31	5	22	1	n/a	n/a	602
1998	585	32	7	26	0	n/a	n/a	650
1999	585	31	8	28	4	n/a	n/a	656
2000	608	36	13	26	0	n/a	n/a	683
2001	573	36	14	26	5	n/a	n/a	654
2002	588	36	14	21	4	n/a	n/a	663
2003	588	36	14	21	4	n/a	n/a	663
2004	587	37	16	25	3	n/a	n/a	668
2005	574	47	17	30	1	n/a	n/a	669
2006	581	44	16	34	1	n/a	n/a	676
2007	577	50	11	33	1	n/a	n/a	672
2008	517	52	12	40	1	n/a	n/a	622
2009	488	39	11	41	1	n/a	n/a	580
2010	467	39	14	54	0	n/a	n/a	574
2011	449	23	13	68	0	0	22	575
2012	420	24	14	67	0	0	22	547
2013	412	28	10	70	0	0	18	538
2014	402	24	10	77	1	0	17	531
2015	411	28	9	77	1	0	12	538
2016	407	26	10	82	1	0	19	545
2017	406	27	11	86	0	0	18	548
2018	385	22	16	95	2	0	23	543
2019	358	17	19	103	3	0	23	523
2020	352	21	19	121	3	0	26	542
2021	341	28	15	121	2	0	24	531
2022	344	30	13	132	1	1	27	548
2023	345	32	10	128	2	2	21	540
2024	321	29	11	123	1	1	21	507

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School of Plainville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	559	35.0	16.0	0.9
1994	559	35.8	15.6	17.4
1995	561	38.0	14.8	20.1
1996	561	38.0	14.8	20.1
1997	602	41.8	14.4	9.8
1998	650	42.3	15.4	8.5
1999	656	49.6	13.2	14
2000	683	49.0	13.9	13.8
2001	654	50.7	12.9	n/a
2002	663	45.7	14.5	14
2003	663	45.7	14.5	14
2004	668	47.0	14.2	15.7
2005	669	44.9	14.9	n/a
2006	676	43.2	15.6	21.4
2007	672	45.2	14.9	20.4
2008	622	49.7	12.5	22.5
2009	580	55.3	11.7	22.6
2010	574	47.7	12.0	29.3
2011	575	48.4	11.8	22.1
2012	547	47.5	11.4	28.2
2013	538	48.9	10.9	29.7
2014	531	52.9	10.0	31.3
2015	538	50.0	10.7	35.1
2016	545	53.0	10.2	34.7
2017	548	48.7	11.2	30.5
2018	543	51.7	10.4	27.3
2019	523	45.7	11.4	42.4
2020	542	44.3	12.2	44.6
2021	531	39.7	13.3	43.5
2022	548	50.7	10.8	41.8
2023	540	51.7	10.4	42
2024	507	48.7	10.4	42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middle School of Plainville

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	559	35.0	16.0	0.9
1994	559	35.8	15.6	17.4
1995	561	38.0	14.8	20.1
1996	561	38.0	14.8	20.1
1997	602	41.8	14.4	9.8
1998	650	42.3	15.4	8.5
1999	656	49.6	13.2	14
2000	683	49.0	13.9	13.8
2001	654	50.7	12.9	n/a
2002	663	45.7	14.5	14
2003	663	45.7	14.5	14
2004	668	47.0	14.2	15.7
2005	669	44.9	14.9	n/a
2006	676	43.2	15.6	21.4
2007	672	45.2	14.9	20.4
2008	622	49.7	12.5	22.5
2009	580	55.3	11.7	22.6
2010	574	47.7	12.0	29.3
2011	575	48.4	11.8	22.1
2012	547	47.5	11.4	28.2
2013	538	48.9	10.9	29.7
2014	531	52.9	10.0	31.3
2015	538	50.0	10.7	35.1
2016	545	53.0	10.2	34.7
2017	548	48.7	11.2	30.5
2018	543	51.7	10.4	27.3
2019	523	45.7	11.4	42.4
2020	542	44.3	12.2	44.6
2021	531	39.7	13.3	43.5
2022	548	50.7	10.8	41.8
2023	540	51.7	10.4	42
2024	507	48.7	10.4	42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School of Plainville

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,127
2019	$18,190
2020	$17,825
2021	$19,428
2022	$19,946
2023	$20,230

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School of Plainville

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 102^nd of 249 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School of Plainville)	68.5	52.3	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville School District)	68.5	52.3	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Middle School of Plainville)	42.3	45.7	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plainville School District)	42.3	45.7	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School of Plainville)	62.5	53.2	9.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville School District)	62.5	53.2	9.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Middle School of Plainville)	49.4	40	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plainville School District)	49.4	40	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School of Plainville)	55.4	50	5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plainville School District)	54.7	50	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Middle School of Plainville)	59.3	53	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plainville School District)	58.7	53	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	523	540	3.3%
African American	17	32	88.2%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	19	10	47.4%
Hispanic	103	128	24.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	358	345	3.6%
Two or More Races	23	21	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	42%	0.4%

Schools Near Middle School of Plainville

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Middle School of Plainville	Public	6-8	150 Northwest Dr.	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Plainville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 793-3250	507	49	10.4	42.8%	321 (63.3%)	29 (5.7%)	123 (24.3%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.1%)	68.8	80^th of 250 public middle schools	68.0%		59.6	102^nd of 249 public middle schools	59.0%	22		62.0		52.7	55.5	63.4		47.0	49.7	64.4	$20,230
West Woods Upper Elementary School	Public	4-6	50 Judson Ln.	Farmington	06032	Hartford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 284-1230	630	51	12.3	18.9%	320 (50.8%)	32 (5.1%)	78 (12.4%)	169 (26.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)								(n/a)			75.0	74.0			67.7	73.6			$20,607
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	530 Stevens St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7839	343	31	11.1	49.9%	195 (56.9%)	26 (7.6%)	99 (28.9%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	62.9	91^st of 250 public middle schools	63.6%		61.3	93^rd of 249 public middle schools	62.7%	2				56.5	58.5	52.2		47.0	50.0	49.6	$22,697
Chippens Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	551 Peacedale St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 584-3881	563	50	11.2	57.9%	251 (44.6%)	49 (8.7%)	215 (38.2%)	22 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	43.2	131^st of 250 public middle schools	47.6%		42.5	132^nd of 249 public middle schools	47.0%	1		43.0		55.6	47.2	35.5		44.6	37.8	27.5	$21,472
Slade Middle School	Public	6-8	183 Steele St.	New Britain	06052	Hartford County	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-6395	692	61	11.3	76.9%	65 (9.4%)	72 (10.4%)	513 (74.1%)	15 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.8%)	5.6	244^th of 250 public middle schools	2.4%		4.9	242^nd of 249 public middle schools	2.8%	2		11.3		12.0	17.8	17.2		4.9	3.6	6.4	$21,576
Pulaski Middle School	Public	6-8	757 Farmington Ave.	New Britain	06053	Hartford County	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-7665	872	62	13.9	79.8%	135 (15.5%)	86 (9.9%)	587 (67.3%)	20 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (4.6%)	3.2	250^th of 250 public middle schools	0.0%		3.8	246^th of 249 public middle schools	1.2%	4		9.4		2.8	6.5	8.1			3.0		$18,818
Irving A. Robbins Middle School	Public	7-8	20 Wolf Pit Rd.	Farmington	06032	Hartford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 677-2683	625	54	11.6	22.1%	324 (51.8%)	33 (5.3%)	73 (11.7%)	145 (23.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.5%)	89.9	18^th of 250 public middle schools	92.8%		91.2	17^th of 249 public middle schools	93.2%	1					77.3	77.3			67.2	66.6	$21,054
Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School	Public	6-8	385 Pleasant St.	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3260	674	63	10.7	27.3%	494 (73.3%)	20 (3.0%)	81 (12.0%)	32 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.8%)	83.6	35^th of 250 public middle schools	86.0%		78.4	53^rd of 249 public middle schools	78.7%	18		75.3		71.4	70.4	66.8		61.6	59.9	61.9	$17,446
Thompson Brook School	Public	5-6	150 Thompson Rd.	Avon	06001	Hartford County	Avon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 404-4870	440	33	13.2	14.5%	265 (60.2%)	33 (7.5%)	28 (6.4%)	82 (18.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.8%)								(n/a)	65.0		69.8	68.3			57.3	62.4			$20,608
Eli Terry Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	21 North Main Street	Terryville	06786	Litchfield County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 314-2790	276	28	9.8	50.4%	205 (74.3%)	6 (2.2%)	46 (16.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.4%)	51.5	115^th of 250 public middle schools	54.0%		52.7	117^th of 249 public middle schools	53.0%	2				42.9	62.3	55.2		30.6	51.9	37.5	$22,479

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