Marguerite E Small Elementary School

440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Marguerite E Small Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Marguerite E Small 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 20-29% (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 20-29% (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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 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 258 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Marguerite E Small 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 Marguerite E Small Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1281 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
17%
22%
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Black
14%
10%
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White
59%
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
0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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 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?
258 students attend Marguerite E Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Marguerite E Small Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% 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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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