Marguerite E Small Elementary School

440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Marguerite E Small Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marguerite E Small Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Marguerite E Small Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Marguerite E Small Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marguerite E Small Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#1281 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
37%
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20-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
23%
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Black
10%
10%
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White
60%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marguerite E Small Elementary School's ranking?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School is ranked #1281 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Marguerite E Small Elementary School often compared to?
Marguerite E Small Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ezra H Baker Innovation School, Hyannis West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Marguerite E Small Elementary School?
293 students attend Marguerite E Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Marguerite E Small Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marguerite E Small Elementary School?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marguerite E Small Elementary School offer ?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marguerite E Small Elementary School part of?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School is part of Dennis-Yarmouth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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