Plainville School District

The Plainville School District consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is located in Plainville, Connecticut and has a mix of academic performance across its schools.

Two elementary schools stand out in the district: Louis Toffolon School and Frank T. Wheeler School. Both schools consistently perform above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2024-2025, 80.4% of 4th graders and 67.2% of 5th graders at Louis Toffolon School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 61.2% and 63%, respectively. These schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios.

While the middle and high schools in the district perform relatively consistently, there is more variation in the performance of the elementary schools. The district as a whole is ranked 88 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting that the district faces some broader challenges that may be impacting the performance of its individual schools. The district should investigate and address any disparities in the elementary schools, as well as the high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement.