At a glance
Reported students
601
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
511
Plymouth South Middle: 601 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
11.5:1 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
- 663
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Plymouth South Middle
Plymouth South Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Plymouth. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Plymouth. NCES reports 601 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to 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 White (86.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Plymouth South Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.33 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White86.4%
- Hispanic6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Plymouth
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
Middle · Grades 06–08
920 reported students
South Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
614 reported students
Indian Brook
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Nathaniel Morton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
511 reported students
Federal Furnace School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
West Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
349 reported students
Public schools near Plymouth South Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth South High High · Plymouth | 09–12 | 1,001 | 0.3 mi |
| Plymouth Commun Intermediate Middle · Plymouth | 06–08 | 920 | 3.4 mi |
| Plymouth Early Childhood Center Other · Plymouth | PK–PK | 225 | 3.4 mi |
| South Elementary Elementary · Plymouth | KG–05 | 614 | 3.5 mi |
| Indian Brook Elementary · Plymouth | KG–05 | 520 | 3.7 mi |
| Manomet Elementary Elementary · Plymouth | KG–05 | 263 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth South Middle
What grades does Plymouth South Middle serve?
Plymouth South Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Plymouth.
How many students attend Plymouth South Middle?
Plymouth South Middle reported 601 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 663 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Plymouth South Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 601 students and 52.33 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 Plymouth South Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Plymouth South Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plymouth attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Plymouth South Middle in?
Plymouth South Middle is part of Plymouth, based in Plymouth, MA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Plymouth South Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Plymouth South High (0.3 mi), Plymouth Commun Intermediate (3.4 mi), Plymouth Early Childhood Center (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.