Dennis-Yarmouth School District

296 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,941 students in Dennis-Yarmouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 32% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,941 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dennis-Yarmouth School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#289 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
41%
37%
44%
35%
44%
85-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.65
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
25%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
63%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,422 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,496 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,422
$23,845
Spending / Student
$26,496
$24,602

Best Dennis-Yarmouth School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Station Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
276 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 760-5600
Grades: K-3
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Route 28
West Dennis, MA 02670
(508) 398-7690
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12
| 922 students
Rank: #44.
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 778-7979
Grades: 6-7
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Marguerite E Small Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
(508) 778-7975
Grades: PK-3
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Dennis-yarmouth Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
286 Station Avenue
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7695
Grades: 4-5
| 510 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
Dennis-Yarmouth School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,941 students.
What is the rank of Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
Dennis-Yarmouth School District is ranked #279 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
63% of Dennis-Yarmouth School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dennis-Yarmouth School District?
Dennis-Yarmouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $26,496 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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