Plum Cove School vs Rockport Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plum Cove School
Gloucester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Rockport Elementary
Rockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Plum Cove School Gloucester, Massachusetts | Rockport Elementary Rockport, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 1,009 | #537 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9133 of 50,301 | #18139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 217 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Gloucester | Rockport |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Cove School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 60.1).
- •Plum Cove School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Plum Cove School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Rockport Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.6).
- •Rockport Elementary is the larger school with 264 students compared with 217.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Plum Cove School better than Rockport Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Cove School ranks higher (73.2 vs 60.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Plum Cove School and Rockport Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Rockport in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plum Cove School: 217. Rockport Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plum Cove School and Rockport Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Plum Cove School is 316th of 1,009 and Rockport Elementary is 537th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).