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Plainfield Memorial School

95 Canterbury Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 286 students in grades 4-5, Plainfield Memorial School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Plainfield Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Plainfield Memorial School's student population of 286 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Plainfield Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plainfield Memorial School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#650 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Plainfield Memorial School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Plainfield Memorial School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Plainfield Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Plainfield Memorial School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Memorial School's ranking?
Plainfield Memorial School is ranked #650 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Plainfield Memorial School often compared to?
Plainfield Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scotland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Memorial School?
286 students attend Plainfield Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plainfield Memorial School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Memorial School?
Plainfield Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plainfield Memorial School offer ?
Plainfield Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield Memorial School part of?
Plainfield Memorial School is part of Plainfield School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Early Releaase Day-Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
No School- Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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