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Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 384 students

 

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Posted August 7, 2011

I have 2 children at Plympton, and one on the way. The staff is terrific, very caring and involved school community. Full-time, award-winning librarian, full-time nurse, drama teacher, art teacher, music teacher... band and orchestra programs, math olympiad, challenge program. Add in on-site afterschool program, scout troops, active PTO, volunteer tutoring programs from nearby Bentley and Brandeis... outstanding elementary school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2010

I have encountered teachers who truly care about their students. The current principal is very involved with all the students even as far as knowing most of the children's names. Very impressive. The tutoring program is also excellent and has helped my child improve dramatically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

alum of plymton a few years.best teachers in system if able to pick the one teacher of value each year.but as said before,better teachers then found in later years of education through waltham's system.consideration important to prevent similiar grammar for your children.thank you


Posted September 4, 2008

I now have two children at Plympton and have been extremely satisfied with our experience so far. The kids are just wonderful and the families they come from are so caring and involved. All of the teachers are wonderful. I have yet to hear anything bad about any of them. There are so many fun activities for the kids through the year and its amazing how many parents and teachers pull together to make these events possible and successful. Keep up the good work teachers and families alike!
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Posted September 3, 2008

This school has been wonderful. My son is starting his 1st Grade year, and is looking forward to another one at Plympton. The new Principal is terrific, knows all the kids, most of the parents, and is incredibly involved with the school community. They are excellent at communicating, and there is a great PTO.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2008

Both my chidren attended Phympton and had wonderful teachers and solid educations. The new building isn't perfect, but a lot better than the old one. And not once in the 9 years that I've been involved with the school have I had any issues with safety, incompetence or lack of concern. It's a good school in a great neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2008

My son has been at Plympton since September 2007 and could not have had a better experience for his first year of elementary school. His teacher has been amazing, he is reading, but most importantly he is excited about learning, and looks forward to his school day. The thriving PTO is terrific as well!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2007

My soon was there for kindergarten only for 1 month.The school is brand new, but let's just say the place is not safe for kids.We had a terrible experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
53%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
44%
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 Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities66%
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%
Female63%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female57%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities31%
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 Students74%
Female77%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female43%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female47%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities43%
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 46% 68%
Hispanic 34% 15%
Black 9% 8%
Asian 7% 6%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 39%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Peter Silverman
Fax number
  • (781) 314-5771

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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20 Farnsworth St
Waltham, MA 02451
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