Plymouth South Middle

Summary:

Plymouth South Middle is a public middle school serving 620 students in grades 6-8 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, which is part of the Plymouth school district.

The school performs moderately well on MCAS assessments, with 47.35% of students proficient or better in ELA, 33.39% in Math, and 27.36% in Science. These scores are generally higher than the Plymouth district averages but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools like Duxbury Middle and Old Rochester Regional Junior High. The school performs relatively well for Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students, but its performance for white and special education students is more average.

Despite spending around $19,295 per student, which is higher than the state average, and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, Plymouth South Middle's academic performance is not significantly better than the state or district averages. This may indicate that the school could benefit from a closer examination of how resources are being utilized to support student learning. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting a need for a more consistent focus on improving academic outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 488 Long Pond Road
       Plymouth, MA  02360


(508) 224-2725

District: Plymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
204th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,295 Help


Students who attend Plymouth South Middle usually attend:

High:    Plymouth South High

Feeder schools for Plymouth South Middle:

Elementary:    Indian Brook
    South Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  620

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.3% Help


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Compare Details Plymouth South Middle ranks better than 58.6% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth South Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth South Middle is $19,295.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plymouth South Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth South Middle 204th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Plymouth South Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Plymouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth 199th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plymouth South Middle

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Rank History for all students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.32 173rd 339 49.0%
2004 44.14 209th 344 39.2%
2005 55.36 170th 356 52.2%
2006 48.77 228th 399 42.9%
2007 55.91 193rd 399 51.6%
2008 60.53 169th 407 58.5%
2009 65.08 149th 409 63.6%
2010 60.69 173rd 434 60.1%
2011 57.68 199th 449 55.7%
2012 50.62 246th 455 45.9%
2013 57.50 199th 455 56.3%
2014 51.67 232nd 455 49.0%
2015 47.00 236th 441 46.5%
2016 57.22 207th 482 57.1%
2017 47.66 251st 487 48.5%
2018 61.52 170th 484 64.9%
2019 61.42 178th 498 64.3%
2021 57.66 190th 501 62.1%
2022 51.87 211th 497 57.5%
2023 57.63 193rd 501 61.5%
2024 53.44 204th 493 58.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.84 197th 467 57.8%
2019 48.72 228th 484 52.9%
2021 50.18 204th 489 58.3%
2022 44.54 256th 503 49.1%
2023 43.28 207th 444 53.4%
2024 43.88 193rd 441 56.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.06 95th 438 78.3%
2019 68.37 105th 452 76.8%
2021 62.88 130th 462 71.9%
2022 56.01 174th 489 64.4%
2023 62.78 144th 481 70.1%
2024 59.25 156th 469 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.13 174th 463 62.4%
2019 59.07 200th 478 58.2%
2021 56.43 192nd 483 60.2%
2022 52.32 208th 494 57.9%
2023 57.73 182nd 489 62.8%
2024 53.13 210th 481 56.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.73 165th 417 60.4%
2019 44.82 183rd 424 56.8%
2021 51.04 144th 431 66.6%
2022 47.03 172nd 445 61.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.45 164th 466 64.8%
2019 62.32 173rd 478 63.8%
2021 57.01 188th 485 61.2%
2022 50.46 223rd 497 55.1%
2023 55.95 195th 489 60.1%
2024 52.65 200th 483 58.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.99 185th 491 62.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.21 149th 339 56.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.63 117th 368 68.2%
2024 57.55 117th 378 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Plymouth South Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 198th 395 49.9%
2019 45.76 212th 396 46.5%
2021 43.43 211th 401 47.4%
2022 36.29 242nd 404 40.1%
2023 43.05 211th 403 47.6%
2024 38.41 227th 392 42.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Plymouth South Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 925 13 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 950
2001 969 20 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1008
2002 896 12 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2003 896 12 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2004 853 13 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 882
2005 827 11 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2006 773 13 2 17 3 n/a n/a 2 810
2007 738 12 2 10 3 n/a n/a 9 774
2008 722 12 3 8 6 n/a n/a 16 767
2009 740 12 4 8 4 3 9 0 780
2010 722 12 8 6 5 1 17 0 771
2011 664 9 7 9 5 0 18 0 712
2012 621 12 9 12 6 0 19 0 679
2013 662 10 7 11 5 0 24 0 719
2014 751 10 9 13 3 2 23 0 811
2015 786 11 9 9 2 1 28 0 846
2016 783 9 7 15 3 0 25 0 842
2017 778 6 6 18 2 0 27 0 837
2018 668 4 6 17 3 0 26 0 724
2019 645 4 5 23 4 0 23 0 704
2020 643 7 3 23 2 0 21 0 699
2021 611 13 2 20 1 0 18 0 665
2022 603 7 0 31 1 2 19 0 663
2023 557 6 0 26 3 3 25 0 620

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 Plymouth South Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 950 n/a 0.0 12.9
2001 1008 n/a 0.0 13
2002 925 n/a n/a 13.6
2003 925 n/a n/a 13.6
2004 882 69.4 12.7 12.2
2005 853 68.0 12.5 14.1
2006 810 62.5 13.0 19.1
2007 774 61.0 12.7 18.6
2008 767 58.2 13.2 22
2009 780 58.3 13.4 20
2010 771 59.0 13.0 24.6
2011 712 57.5 12.3 26
2012 679 57.2 11.8 25.2
2013 719 58.7 12.2 29.1
2014 811 61.0 13.2 27.7
2015 846 66.0 12.8 28.3
2016 842 67.0 12.5 n/a
2017 837 66.9 12.4 n/a
2018 724 57.2 12.6 n/a
2019 704 54.9 12.8 n/a
2020 699 53.5 13.0 n/a
2021 665 54.5 12.1 n/a
2022 663 55.3 11.9 n/a
2023 620 54.4 11.3 n/a

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 Plymouth South Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 950 n/a 0.0 12.9
2001 1008 n/a 0.0 13
2002 925 n/a n/a 13.6
2003 925 n/a n/a 13.6
2004 882 69.4 12.7 12.2
2005 853 68.0 12.5 14.1
2006 810 62.5 13.0 19.1
2007 774 61.0 12.7 18.6
2008 767 58.2 13.2 22
2009 780 58.3 13.4 20
2010 771 59.0 13.0 24.6
2011 712 57.5 12.3 26
2012 679 57.2 11.8 25.2
2013 719 58.7 12.2 29.1
2014 811 61.0 13.2 27.7
2015 846 66.0 12.8 28.3
2016 842 67.0 12.5 n/a
2017 837 66.9 12.4 n/a
2018 724 57.2 12.6 n/a
2019 704 54.9 12.8 n/a
2020 699 53.5 13.0 n/a
2021 665 54.5 12.1 n/a
2022 663 55.3 11.9 n/a
2023 620 54.4 11.3 n/a

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 Plymouth South Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $350 (1.9%) $17,677 (98.1%) $18,028
2020 $296 (1.7%) $17,245 (98.3%) $17,541
2021 $509 (2.6%) $18,785 (97.4%) $19,295

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth South Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 193rd of 501 Middle schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth South Middle)5754.3
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5848.1
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth South Middle)4743.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4839.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth South Middle)5650
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5147.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth South Middle)5032.2
 17.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4131.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth South Middle)6048.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5545.7
 9.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth South Middle)4732.2
 14.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4530.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Plymouth South Middle)5532.7
 22.3%
   8th Grade Science (Plymouth)5128.7
 22.3%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plymouth South Middle)5850.9
 7.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Plymouth)5449
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Plymouth South Middle)4835.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Plymouth)4642
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Plymouth South Middle)5532.7
 22.3%
   All Grades Science (Plymouth)4738.6
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704620
 11.9%
African American46
 50%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic2326
 13%
Pacific Islander03
White645557
 13.6%
Two or More Races2325
 8.7%


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Plymouth South Middle ranks 204th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Plymouth South Middle.

Students who attend Plymouth South Middle usually go on to attend Plymouth South High

Students at Plymouth South Middle are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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