Barnstable School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools in Barnstable School District, serving 2,878 students. Public elementary schools in Barnstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barnstable School District are West Villages Elementary School, Centerville Elementary School and West Barnstable Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Barnstable School District |
| School District Website | http://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 862-4953 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,396 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,878 Students | 639,975 Students |
| # of Teachers | 216 Teachers | 48,405 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Barnstable School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 345 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #270 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 1,418 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 51 Students | 44,525 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 384 Students | 136,672 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 14% | 21% |
| # of Black Students | 202 Students | 61,197 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 2,077 Students | 370,245 Students |
| % White Students | 72% | 58% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 524 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 153 Students | 25,369 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 20,211 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 314 | 63,302 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 298 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 319 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 353 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 424 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 433 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 378 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 359 | 60,045 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 58,596 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 4,825 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,116 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 3,590 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 3,177 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 52 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $20,600 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,298 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $100 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $94 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,600 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,298 | $18,839 |
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Barnstable School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West Villages Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30%760 Osterville-west Barnstable10
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Grades: K-3 | 431 students
- Centerville Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%658 Bay Ln10
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Grades: K-3 | 259 students
- West Barnstable Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2463 Main St Route 6a10
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
Grades: K-3 | 260 students
- Hyannis West Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%549 West Main Street10
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480
Grades: K-3 | 334 students
- Barnstable United Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50%730 Osterville West Barnstable10
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5 | 857 students
- Barnstable Intermediate School Math: 42% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%895 Falmouth Road10
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-7 | 737 students
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