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Plunkett Elementary School

Public | K-6 & ungraded | 568 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 3, 2011

We were not at all impressed with this school and after one year, chose to send our children to a different school. The class sizes are too large, the teachers seem overburdened, the classroom activities mundane.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2006

both of my sons went to this school.it was a great school.academic programs excellent.availability of music,art,sports and other extracurricular activities excellent.level of parent involvement 100%.teachers showing concern excellent.students felt cared about kids got along.made friends easy.i felt at ease sending my kids there and there grades were awesome!my sons have since graduated from there.one is now an adult.one now in different district and higher grade.and i must say,different district lower grades,lower quality of all of the above unfortunately.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
56%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

84 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
27%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Female57%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female51%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students32%
Female45%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students18%
Female19%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students53%
Female55%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students44%
Female53%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female42%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students60%
Female63%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female50%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 70%
Black 5% 8%
Hispanic 3% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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14 Commercial St
Adams, MA 01220
Phone: (413) 743-0876

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