Top Rankings
Barnstable School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,817 students in Barnstable School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
51±¬ÁÏs in Barnstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
4,817 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
432 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barnstable 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#312 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)31%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
30%
25%
% Black
9%
10%
% White
50%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,131 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,424 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$113 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,131
$23,845
Spending / Student
$23,424
$24,602
Best Barnstable School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Villages Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Osterville-west Barnstable
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-1100
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Bay Ln
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Centerville, MA 02632
(508) 790-9890
Grades: K-3
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
West Barnstable Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2463 Main St Route 6a
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4949
Grades: K-3
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Barnstable High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6445
Grades: 8-12
| 1,756 students
Rank: #55.
Barnstable Community Innovation School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Bearses Way
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6485
Grades: K-3
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
Barnstable Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
895 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6460
Grades: 6-7
| 639 students
Rank: #77.
Barnstable United Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Osterville West Barnstable
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-2272
Grades: 4-5
| 706 students
Rank: #88.
Hyannis West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
549 West Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6480
Grades: K-3
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Old Craigville Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-6493
Grades: PK
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,817 students.
What is the rank of Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District is ranked #307 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable School District?
50% of Barnstable School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Barnstable School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,424 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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