West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school in Plymouth, Massachusetts, serving around 320 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Plymouth school district and the state of Massachusetts in academic metrics, including MCAS Next Generation test scores across all grades and subjects.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 58.94% of West Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.19% for the Plymouth district and 39.17% for Massachusetts. In mathematics, 53.64% of West Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 39.16% for the Plymouth district and 40.91% for Massachusetts. The school also excels in science, with 63.16% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Plymouth district (34.58%) and the state (41.95%).

While some nearby schools, such as Alden School in Duxbury, have even higher academic performance, West Elementary's consistent improvement over the years and its strong performance for specific student subgroups, including those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, make it a standout institution within the local education landscape.


Detail:

Public K-5

 170 Plympton Rd
       Plymouth, MA  02360


(508) 830-4350

District: Plymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,490 Help


Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Plymouth Commun Intermediate
High:    Plymouth North High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 11, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Plymouth School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $19,490. 4 elementary schools in the Plymouth School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 253rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary 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 West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.31 333rd 884 62.3%
2004 65.37 335th 882 62.0%
2005 57.39 401st 887 54.8%
2006 57.29 412th 911 54.8%
2007 54.72 453rd 911 50.3%
2008 54.45 449th 908 50.6%
2009 58.39 408th 909 55.1%
2010 63.62 358th 920 61.1%
2011 68.16 315th 924 65.9%
2012 56.22 456th 930 51.0%
2013 59.85 411th 928 55.7%
2014 59.60 410th 926 55.7%
2015 61.57 366th 914 60.0%
2016 61.19 379th 932 59.3%
2017 42.91 583rd 938 37.8%
2018 50.79 495th 934 47.0%
2019 62.36 351st 942 62.7%
2021 46.71 508th 936 45.7%
2022 46.30 503rd 932 46.0%
2023 65.25 323rd 928 65.2%
2024 74.18 253rd 916 72.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.55 722nd 886 18.5%
2019 45.00 504th 896 43.8%
2021 32.36 632nd 894 29.3%
2022 40.93 545th 905 39.8%
2024 72.05 138th 731 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.87 472nd 685 31.1%
2019 53.20 314th 700 55.1%
2021 39.55 434th 705 38.4%
2022 47.75 387th 772 49.9%
2023 64.61 190th 757 74.9%
2024 70.88 140th 760 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 434th 893 51.4%
2019 64.48 320th 902 64.5%
2021 47.41 487th 898 45.8%
2022 44.40 517th 901 42.6%
2023 63.84 330th 887 62.8%
2024 70.30 260th 886 70.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.21 512th 656 22.0%
2019 37.46 400th 665 39.8%
2021 45.56 304th 632 51.9%
2022 47.31 306th 672 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 494th 898 45.0%
2019 56.36 406th 907 55.2%
2021 45.36 494th 904 45.4%
2022 48.18 471st 908 48.1%
2023 64.10 323rd 896 64.0%
2024 75.78 207th 891 76.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.40 510th 925 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.23 492nd 772 36.3%
2019 55.88 351st 780 55.0%
2021 39.25 498th 765 34.9%
2022 35.09 535th 764 30.0%
2023 52.31 371st 762 51.3%
2024 67.15 236th 753 68.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 13 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1989 513 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 503 9 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 499 14 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1992 509 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 529 21 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1994 555 18 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 518 23 6 20 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 518 23 6 20 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 478 18 7 26 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1998 478 24 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 461 25 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 445 7 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 459 8 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 408 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 408 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 370 12 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 357 9 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 338 12 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2007 339 9 9 1 0 n/a n/a 1 359
2008 361 7 11 5 0 n/a n/a 5 389
2009 380 4 10 2 0 0 7 0 403
2010 382 3 12 3 0 0 5 0 405
2011 393 7 11 5 0 0 9 0 425
2012 388 7 8 3 0 0 16 0 422
2013 391 7 5 3 0 0 14 0 420
2014 369 5 4 4 0 0 12 0 394
2015 331 8 4 8 0 0 13 0 364
2016 340 11 5 15 0 0 10 0 381
2017 337 11 4 21 1 0 15 0 389
2018 328 10 5 34 0 0 17 0 394
2019 298 9 4 22 0 0 19 0 352
2020 289 12 4 20 0 0 23 0 348
2021 257 10 3 17 0 1 30 0 318
2022 271 10 3 20 0 1 24 0 329
2023 252 11 7 25 0 0 25 0 320

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 West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 n/a n/a n/a
1989 526 n/a n/a n/a
1990 519 n/a n/a n/a
1991 517 n/a n/a n/a
1992 521 n/a n/a n/a
1993 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 590 n/a n/a n/a
1995 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 530 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 529 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 509 n/a 0.0 20.2
2000 471 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 481 n/a 0.0 9.4
2002 413 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 413 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 385 31.9 12.1 9.1
2005 370 28.3 13.1 12.4
2006 356 29.2 12.2 14.6
2007 359 28.0 12.8 14.5
2008 389 29.9 13.0 16.7
2009 403 30.4 13.3 18.4
2010 405 30.4 13.3 24.4
2011 425 32.5 13.0 22.1
2012 422 31.5 13.3 22.5
2013 420 32.8 12.7 26.7
2014 394 33.4 11.7 27.7
2015 364 32.0 11.3 32.1
2016 381 32.0 11.9 n/a
2017 389 33.7 11.5 n/a
2018 394 33.9 11.6 n/a
2019 352 30.0 11.7 n/a
2020 348 32.7 10.6 n/a
2021 318 29.3 10.8 n/a
2022 329 29.1 11.2 n/a
2023 320 28.8 11.0 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 West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 534 n/a n/a n/a
1989 526 n/a n/a n/a
1990 519 n/a n/a n/a
1991 517 n/a n/a n/a
1992 521 n/a n/a n/a
1993 564 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 590 n/a n/a n/a
1995 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 530 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 529 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 509 n/a 0.0 20.2
2000 471 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 481 n/a 0.0 9.4
2002 413 n/a n/a 5.3
2003 413 n/a n/a 5.3
2004 385 31.9 12.1 9.1
2005 370 28.3 13.1 12.4
2006 356 29.2 12.2 14.6
2007 359 28.0 12.8 14.5
2008 389 29.9 13.0 16.7
2009 403 30.4 13.3 18.4
2010 405 30.4 13.3 24.4
2011 425 32.5 13.0 22.1
2012 422 31.5 13.3 22.5
2013 420 32.8 12.7 26.7
2014 394 33.4 11.7 27.7
2015 364 32.0 11.3 32.1
2016 381 32.0 11.9 n/a
2017 389 33.7 11.5 n/a
2018 394 33.9 11.6 n/a
2019 352 30.0 11.7 n/a
2020 348 32.7 10.6 n/a
2021 318 29.3 10.8 n/a
2022 329 29.1 11.2 n/a
2023 320 28.8 11.0 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 West Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $323 (1.8%) $18,021 (98.2%) $18,345
2020 $320 (1.7%) $18,109 (98.3%) $18,430
2021 $528 (2.7%) $18,963 (97.3%) $19,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 351st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 323rd of 928 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)7152.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5560
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)5647.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)5254.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)6457.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5445.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)4647.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4747.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)6347.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5347.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)5145.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4347.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (West Elementary)5156.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Plymouth)4349.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Elementary)6652
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Plymouth)5449
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (West Elementary)5146.7
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Plymouth)4642
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (West Elementary)5156.6
 5.6%
   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 Students352320
 9.1%
African American911
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic2225
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White298252
 15.4%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plymouth Commun Intermediate
High : Plymouth North High

Students at West Elementary are 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

West Elementary ranks 253rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended West Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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