JOSEPH F. PLOUFFE ACADEMY
Joseph F. Plouffe Academy is a public middle school that is part of the Brockton school district, located in Brockton, MA with about 686 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Joseph F. Plouffe Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Joseph F. Plouffe Academy is a public middle school located in Brockton, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Brockton Public Schools district, the academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a standards-based curriculum, focusing on core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance the learning experience.
Beyond academics, the Plouffe Academy places a strong value on fostering a supportive community and positive school culture. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the academy strives to create an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed and develop the skills necessary to become active, responsible members of their community.
For more information, contact Joseph F. Plouffe Academy at (508) 894-4301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
JOSEPH F. PLOUFFE ACADEMY is a public school in Brockton, MA with about 686 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brockton
- Total Students:
- 686
- Teachers:
- 41.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 686 students
- Black or African American
- 38.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.6%
- White
- 23.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.4%
- Male
- 45.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.