Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Edgartown 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgartown Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Edgartown school district, covering approximately 122.8 square miles in Edgartown, MA. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgartown Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to the Edgartown School
School Rankings
Edgartown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgartown Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
29%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
58%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgartown Elementary School's ranking?
Edgartown Elementary School is ranked #1165 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Edgartown Elementary School often compared to?
Edgartown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Bluffs Elementary School, Tisbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Edgartown Elementary School?
357 students attend Edgartown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edgartown Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgartown Elementary School?
Edgartown Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgartown Elementary School part of?
Edgartown Elementary School is part of Edgartown School District.
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