35 Robinson Road
Edgartown, MA 02539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Edgartown Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Edgartown Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgartown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Edgartown Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgartown Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Edgartown Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1117 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
22%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
67%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgartown Elementary School's ranking?

Edgartown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What schools are Edgartown Elementary School often compared to?

Edgartown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Bluffs Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Edgartown Elementary School?

382 students attend Edgartown Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Edgartown Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgartown Elementary School?

Edgartown Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Edgartown Elementary School offer ?

Edgartown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Edgartown Elementary School part of?

Edgartown Elementary School is part of Edgartown School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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