Plympton

Plympton, Massachusetts is home to a single public elementary school, Dennett Elementary, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 237 students. Dennett Elementary consistently ranks in the top third of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a current statewide ranking of 239 out of 916 schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is generally above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels.

Dennett Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1 and a higher-than-average per-student spending of $16,659, suggesting the school is well-resourced and able to provide a personalized learning environment for its students. The school's science proficiency rate for all grades in 2023-2024 was 63.33%, significantly higher than the state average of 41.95%, indicating a particular strength in science education.

While Dennett Elementary's academic excellence and resource allocation are notable, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 96.2% of students identifying as White. This lack of diversity may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as exposure to different backgrounds and perspectives can be valuable for student development.