At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Middle School of Plainville: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Middle School of Plainville
Middle School of Plainville is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Plainville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Plainville School District. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 7.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Middle School of Plainville
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black6.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plainville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Plainville High School
High · Grades 09–12
674 reported students
Louis Toffolon School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Linden Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
363 reported students
Frank T. Wheeler School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Public schools near Middle School of Plainville
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Woods Upper Elementary School Middle · Farmington School District | 05–08 | 676 | 2 mi |
| Northeast Middle School Middle · Bristol School District | 06–08 | 324 | 2.3 mi |
| Chippens Hill Middle School Middle · Bristol School District | 06–08 | 545 | 4.2 mi |
| Slade Middle School Middle · New Britain School District | 06–08 | 781 | 4.4 mi |
| Pulaski Middle School Middle · New Britain School District | 06–08 | 839 | 5.2 mi |
| Irving A. Robbins Middle School Middle · Farmington School District | 07–08 | 670 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Middle School of Plainville
What grades does Middle School of Plainville serve?
Middle School of Plainville reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Plainville School District.
How many students attend Middle School of Plainville?
Middle School of Plainville reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 547 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Middle School of Plainville?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 535 students and 45.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Middle School of Plainville a public, charter, or magnet school?
Middle School of Plainville is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plainville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Middle School of Plainville students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Middle School of Plainville in?
Middle School of Plainville is part of Plainville School District, based in Plainville, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Middle School of Plainville?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Woods Upper Elementary School (2 mi), Northeast Middle School (2.3 mi), Chippens Hill Middle School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.