Quashnet School
Quashnet School serves 440 students in grades 3-6.
Quashnet School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quashnet School's student population of 440 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quashnet School is ranked within the top 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 Quashnet School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
4%
10%
White
70%
57%
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
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Quashnet School?
440 students attend Quashnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Quashnet School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quashnet School?
Quashnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quashnet School offer ?
Quashnet School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quashnet School part of?
Quashnet School is part of Mashpee School District.
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