Top Rankings
Dennis-Yarmouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,795 students in Dennis-Yarmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Dennis-Yarmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
6 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,795 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Dennis-Yarmouth 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
49 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
361 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
23%
# Black Students
287 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
10%
10%
# White Students
1,841 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
66%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
84
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
219
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
252
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
232
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
224
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
150
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,855 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,881 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,855
$23,971
Spending / Student
$27,881
$24,732
Best Dennis-Yarmouth School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Station Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
Grades: K-3
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 900 students
Rank: #33.
Nathaniel H. Wixon School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Route 134/drwr R
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
South Dennis, MA 02660
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-7
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Mattacheese Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7979
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7979
Grades: 6-7
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Route 28
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
Grades: PK-3
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Marguerite E Small Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
Dennis-Yarmouth School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,795 students.
What is the rank of Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
Dennis-Yarmouth School District is ranked #268 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
66% of Dennis-Yarmouth School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% 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 Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
Dennis-Yarmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Dennis-Yarmouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,881 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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