Summary:
Zip code 06062 is home to 5 schools in the Plainville School District, serving roughly 2,199 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The district ranks 100th out of 153 Connecticut districts with a 2-star rating, though individual schools vary considerably. Nearly half of students (about 45%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and chronic absenteeism averages 13.4%, below the state's 16.4% — except at the high school.
The Middle School of Plainville is the clear standout, ranking 89th out of 258 schools (66th percentile). Its 8th grade math proficiency rate is an impressive 63.9% versus 41.9% statewide, and it exceeds state averages in all three middle grades for both math and ELA. Students also post a low 13.8% chronic absenteeism rate. Among elementary schools, Louis Toffolon School leads the way with 3 stars and strong upper-grade results: 74% of 5th graders meet ELA standards versus 53.5% statewide. Plainville High School shines in science (58.8% vs. 50.5% statewide) and graduates 92% of its students, but math proficiency sits at just 25.3%, well below the state's 31.3%, and chronic absenteeism is the district's worst at 18.4%.
The gaps between schools are striking, especially given similar demographics. In 5th grade math, Toffolon posts 68% proficiency while Linden Street School trails at 43.1% — despite comparable poverty rates. Linden, rated 2 stars, also lags in 4th grade ELA (43.1% vs. 50.9% statewide). Frank T. Wheeler School shows flashes of strength, hitting 64.7% in 4th grade ELA, but its data is limited. Notably, spending and class size don't align with outcomes: Toffolon has the largest elementary class sizes yet the best scores, while lower spending at Linden coincides with weaker results. Overall, the district's 2-star rating downplays genuine success at the middle school and several elementary campuses.
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