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Up-Island Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in Up-Island Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Up-Island Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
390 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Up-Island Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.66
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
74%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,238 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,300 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,238
$23,855
Spending / Student
$37,300
$24,613
Best Up-Island Regional School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chilmark Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 State Road
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Chilmark, MA 02535
(508) 645-2562
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Tisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Old County Road
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
West Tisbury, MA 02575
(508) 696-7738
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Up-Island Regional School District?
Up-Island Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 390 students.
What is the rank of Up-Island Regional School District?
Up-Island Regional School District is ranked #178 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Up-Island Regional School District?
74% of Up-Island Regional School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Up-Island Regional School District?
Up-Island Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Up-Island Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,300 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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