Barnstable School District

230 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Barnstable School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,751 students in Barnstable School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Barnstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
4,751 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
409 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Barnstable School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#297 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Barnstable  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Barnstable  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barnstable  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Barnstable  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,070 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
23%
# Black Students
412 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
2,782 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
59%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
361 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
149
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
360
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
370
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
364
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
368
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
363
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
336
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
14
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,438 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,750 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Barnstable  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$113 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Barnstable  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,438
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Barnstable  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,750
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Barnstable  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Barnstable School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Villages Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Osterville-west Barnstable
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Grades: K-3
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
658 Bay Ln
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Grades: K-3
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Barnstable High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #44.
Barnstable Community Innovation School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Barnstable United Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Osterville West Barnstable
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 712 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Barnstable Intermediate School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
895 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-7
| 682 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
West Barnstable Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2463 Main St Route 6a
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
Grades: K-3
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
Hyannis West Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
549 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480
Grades: K-3
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Old Craigville Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Grades: PK
| 149 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,751 students.
What is the rank of Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District is ranked #295 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable School District?
59% of Barnstable School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Barnstable School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,750 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,751 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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