At a glance
Reported students
627
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532.5
Plouffe Middle School: 627 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. 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
- 709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Plouffe Middle School
Plouffe Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brockton. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Brockton. NCES reports 627 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, above the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (47.7%) and Black (41.6%). English learners represent 20.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Plouffe Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.05 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 4.4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.33
- 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
- White5.9%
- Hispanic47.7%
- Black41.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Brockton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
533 reported students
Ashfield Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
474 reported students
North Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
427 reported students
East Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
421 reported students
South Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
398 reported students
Downey
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Public schools near Plouffe Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School Middle · Brockton | 06–08 | 421 | 0.7 mi |
| South Middle School Middle · Brockton | 06–08 | 398 | 1.5 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Brockton | 06–08 | 533 | 1.7 mi |
| North Middle School Middle · Brockton | 06–08 | 427 | 1.8 mi |
| Ashfield Middle School Middle · Brockton | 06–08 | 474 | 1.8 mi |
| Whitman Middle Middle · Whitman-Hanson | 06–08 | 496 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Plouffe Middle School
What grades does Plouffe Middle School serve?
Plouffe Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brockton.
How many students attend Plouffe Middle School?
Plouffe Middle School reported 627 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 709 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Plouffe Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 627 students and 44.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Plouffe Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Plouffe Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brockton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Plouffe Middle School in?
Plouffe Middle School is part of Brockton, based in Brockton, MA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Plouffe Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Middle School (0.7 mi), South Middle School (1.5 mi), West Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.