Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Provincetown Schools 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Provincetown Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Provincetown Schools's student population of 141 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Provincetown Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Provincetown Schools is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
20%
10%
White
52%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Provincetown Schools's ranking?
Provincetown Schools is ranked #1242 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Provincetown Schools often compared to?
Provincetown Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Wellfleet Elementary School, Orleans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Provincetown Schools?
141 students attend Provincetown Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Provincetown Schools students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Provincetown Schools?
Provincetown Schools has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Provincetown Schools offer ?
Provincetown Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Provincetown Schools part of?
Provincetown Schools is part of Provincetown School District.
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