Plum Cove School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930 · Gloucester
#316 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#9133 of 50,301 nationally
About Plum Cove School
Plum Cove School is a public elementary located in Gloucester, in the Gloucester school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 217 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 316th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 217.
There are 7 schools in Gloucester; Plum Cove School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Plum Cove School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Plum Cove School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Beeman Memorial
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students · 4.2 km away
Rockport Elementary
Rockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 4.7 km away
Rockport Middle High
Rockport · Public high · Grades 6–12
367 students · 4.7 km away
Ralph B O'Maley Middle
Gloucester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
619 students · 5.0 km away
Gloucester PreSchool
Gloucester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
101 students · 5.1 km away
East Veterans Elementary School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 6.0 km away
Gloucester High
Gloucester · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students · 6.8 km away
West Parish
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students · 7.4 km away
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students · 12 km away
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
392 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Dr Frederick N Sweetsir
Merrimac · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
217 students
Mary M Lynch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
Walton
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
218 students
Essex Elementary
Essex · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Kennedy-Longfellow
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Lincoln-Thomson
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
219 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Plum Cove School a good school?
Plum Cove School has a Success Index (US) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #316 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Plum Cove School rank in Massachusetts?
Plum Cove School ranks #316 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #9133 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Plum Cove School?
Plum Cove School had 217 students in 2025.
Is Plum Cove School a elementary school or a high school?
Plum Cove School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Plum Cove School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Plum Cove School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.