Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Public K-5

 20 Farnsworth Street
       Waltham, MA  02451


(781) 314-5765

District: Waltham

SchoolDigger Rank:
548th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,136 Help


Students who attend Thomas R Plympton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John F Kennedy Middle
High:    Waltham Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.1%
White:
36.5%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.1% Help


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Compare Details Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Waltham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.1%), White (36.5%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is 10.8. 4 elementary schools in the Waltham School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is $23,136. 3 elementary schools in the Waltham School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas R Plympton Elementary School 548th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Thomas R Plympton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Waltham:

SchoolDigger ranks Waltham 259th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.59 649th 884 26.6%
2004 36.73 599th 882 32.1%
2005 39.57 567th 887 36.1%
2006 47.39 517th 911 43.2%
2007 51.31 491st 911 46.1%
2008 48.31 518th 908 43.0%
2009 57.76 416th 909 54.2%
2010 48.60 543rd 920 41.0%
2011 62.93 373rd 924 59.6%
2012 45.55 559th 930 39.9%
2013 41.14 596th 928 35.8%
2014 33.88 662nd 926 28.5%
2015 33.94 654th 914 28.4%
2016 40.04 600th 932 35.6%
2017 42.11 587th 938 37.4%
2018 42.74 573rd 934 38.7%
2019 43.72 560th 942 40.6%
2021 41.32 559th 936 40.3%
2022 32.94 629th 932 32.5%
2023 41.84 548th 928 40.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 123rd 244 49.6%
2019 45.54 114th 258 55.8%
2021 30.33 206th 240 14.2%
2022 29.96 218th 267 18.4%
2023 41.00 137th 264 48.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.79 611th 886 31.0%
2019 46.76 484th 896 46.0%
2021 39.40 557th 894 37.7%
2022 26.24 722nd 905 20.2%
2023 47.58 325th 703 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.51 467th 685 31.8%
2019 45.31 390th 700 44.3%
2021 48.47 345th 705 51.1%
2022 27.74 604th 772 21.8%
2023 30.64 580th 757 23.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.15 569th 893 36.3%
2019 37.27 608th 902 32.6%
2021 48.58 470th 898 47.7%
2022 31.44 622nd 901 31.0%
2023 43.32 521st 887 41.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 490th 656 25.3%
2019 94.03 18th 665 97.3%
2021 38.81 364th 632 42.4%
2022 19.06 609th 672 9.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 506th 898 43.7%
2019 50.85 460th 907 49.3%
2021 35.36 593rd 904 34.4%
2022 35.02 603rd 908 33.6%
2023 40.68 549th 896 38.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.46 583rd 925 37.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.00 170th 174 2.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 252nd 379 33.5%
2019 46.76 209th 398 47.5%
2021 56.18 119th 379 68.6%
2022 36.40 247th 401 38.4%
2023 41.14 240th 420 42.9%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.22 135th 772 82.5%
2019 67.39 234th 780 70.0%
2021 53.76 345th 765 54.9%
2022 39.50 496th 764 35.1%
2023 63.09 269th 762 64.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 10 8 90 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1989 266 16 13 96 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 282 18 21 78 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 278 26 15 82 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 304 33 18 92 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 287 41 20 88 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 269 49 21 102 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 276 65 20 97 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1996 276 65 20 97 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1997 257 61 26 100 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 234 54 26 103 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 238 57 29 85 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 213 64 25 94 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 203 68 24 93 2 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 162 48 24 110 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 162 48 24 110 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 125 41 21 66 1 n/a n/a 0 254
2005 140 50 29 74 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 155 44 28 76 1 n/a n/a 3 307
2007 158 32 28 80 1 n/a n/a 11 310
2008 174 29 24 80 0 n/a n/a 10 317
2009 187 34 23 95 0 2 9 0 350
2010 185 38 23 116 0 2 14 0 378
2011 178 35 27 132 0 1 11 0 384
2012 191 42 20 149 1 1 12 0 416
2013 181 44 20 154 1 0 12 0 412
2014 175 58 28 176 1 0 10 0 448
2015 172 59 22 170 0 0 11 0 434
2016 170 64 15 170 0 0 12 0 431
2017 179 52 22 170 0 0 16 0 439
2018 166 49 19 178 0 0 10 0 422
2019 159 51 24 182 0 0 12 0 428
2020 150 51 21 162 0 1 14 0 399
2021 146 48 21 146 0 0 16 0 377
2022 132 43 17 128 0 0 14 0 334
2023 129 44 22 145 0 0 13 0 353

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 n/a n/a n/a
1989 391 n/a n/a n/a
1990 399 n/a n/a n/a
1991 401 n/a n/a n/a
1992 447 n/a n/a n/a
1993 436 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 442 n/a n/a n/a
1995 459 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 459 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 445 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 409 n/a 0.0 48.2
2000 398 n/a 0.0 45.5
2001 390 n/a 0.0 40.8
2002 345 n/a n/a 48.1
2003 345 n/a n/a 48.1
2004 254 29.6 8.6 38.2
2005 293 26.9 10.9 46.1
2006 307 31.3 9.8 44.7
2007 310 29.0 10.7 40.5
2008 317 27.1 11.7 38.4
2009 350 30.0 11.7 38.3
2010 378 31.9 11.8 33.1
2011 384 31.5 12.1 39.3
2012 416 31.9 13.0 51.4
2013 412 32.8 12.5 52.4
2014 448 35.9 12.4 52
2015 434 38.0 11.4 52.1
2016 431 32.0 13.4 n/a
2017 439 32.8 13.3 n/a
2018 422 39.5 10.6 n/a
2019 428 36.8 11.6 n/a
2020 399 35.7 11.1 n/a
2021 377 23.7 15.8 n/a
2022 334 33.5 9.9 n/a
2023 353 32.5 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 391 n/a n/a n/a
1989 391 n/a n/a n/a
1990 399 n/a n/a n/a
1991 401 n/a n/a n/a
1992 447 n/a n/a n/a
1993 436 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 442 n/a n/a n/a
1995 459 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 459 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 445 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 417 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 409 n/a 0.0 48.2
2000 398 n/a 0.0 45.5
2001 390 n/a 0.0 40.8
2002 345 n/a n/a 48.1
2003 345 n/a n/a 48.1
2004 254 29.6 8.6 38.2
2005 293 26.9 10.9 46.1
2006 307 31.3 9.8 44.7
2007 310 29.0 10.7 40.5
2008 317 27.1 11.7 38.4
2009 350 30.0 11.7 38.3
2010 378 31.9 11.8 33.1
2011 384 31.5 12.1 39.3
2012 416 31.9 13.0 51.4
2013 412 32.8 12.5 52.4
2014 448 35.9 12.4 52
2015 434 38.0 11.4 52.1
2016 431 32.0 13.4 n/a
2017 439 32.8 13.3 n/a
2018 422 39.5 10.6 n/a
2019 428 36.8 11.6 n/a
2020 399 35.7 11.1 n/a
2021 377 23.7 15.8 n/a
2022 334 33.5 9.9 n/a
2023 353 32.5 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (2.4%) $21,121 (97.6%) $21,636
2020 $578 (2.7%) $20,776 (97.3%) $21,354
2021 $944 (4.1%) $22,192 (95.9%) $23,136

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 560th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 548th of 928 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)5332.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waltham)4932.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)4938.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waltham)4628.8
 17.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)5532.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham)4829.8
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)7038.2
 31.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waltham)5636.5
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)4045.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waltham)4840
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)3641.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waltham)4339.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)3738.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Waltham)4231.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)4936.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Waltham)5237
 15.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)5139.5
 11.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Waltham)4736.3
 10.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Thomas R Plympton Elementary School)3738.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Waltham)4331.1
 11.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428353
 17.5%
African American5144
 13.7%
American Indian00
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic182145
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White159129
 18.9%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%


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Students who attend Thomas R Plympton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F Kennedy Middle
High : Waltham Senior High

Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks 548th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Thomas R Plympton Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 37% White, 12% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Thomas R Plympton Elementary School.


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