How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School | Plainfield Central School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Canterbury, CT | Plainfield, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 213 | 422 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.4% | 43.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School | Plainfield Central School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,395 | $22,608 |
| District | Canterbury School District | Plainfield Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School | Plainfield Central School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.9% | 87.0% |
| African American | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School | Plainfield Central School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 194:1 | 154:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 23 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.