Plymouth South Middle

Plymouth
488 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
620 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Plymouth South Middle School, located at 488 Long Pond Road in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Plymouth Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. The campus is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social development, offering a diverse array of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities aimed at engaging the adolescent learner.

As part of the broader Plymouth school community, the institution emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, collaborative learning, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school focuses on building character and community responsibility, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to high school. By maintaining a connection to the district’s overarching goals, Plymouth South Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
620
Total Students
54.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    557 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Plymouth
Phone: (508)224-2725
Website: http://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 194
Grade 7 217
Grade 8 209
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Plymouth Commun Intermediate
Plymouth
878 Students
117 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360 (3.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th