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Plainville School District

Public school districtGrades PK–6

Serves Plainville.

Students
655
Schools
2
Spent per student
$21,935
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
13:1
The gist

What stands out about Plainville School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 72% of Connecticut districts
  • Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
  • Spends 17% less per student than the MA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 5.1% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Bantam.

PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency44%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts61%
State average 48.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$21,935 per student · 17% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 37%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 5%State 77%Federal 18%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
623’20
656’21
648’22
635’23
655’24

Up 5.1% since 2020.

Students
White 74%Hispanic 11%Black 6%Two or more races 5%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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