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5.7 avg / 10

Barnstable School District

School District · Hyannis, Massachusetts

Students: 4,817
Teachers (FTE): 431
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,051

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#164 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,051

+$1,680 vs Massachusetts median

District size

4,817 students

Much larger than Massachusetts median

About Barnstable

Barnstable is a Hyannis, Massachusetts school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,817 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $23,051 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Barnstable demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Barnstable Community Innovation School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Barnstable students show an average math proficiency of 34.6% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Barnstable, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.6%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Barnstable with test data.

District Details

City
Hyannis
Total Enrollment
4,817
Teachers (FTE)
431
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barnstable?

Barnstable has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barnstable?

The average composite rating for Barnstable is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barnstable?

Barnstable spends $23,051 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barnstable?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barnstable is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barnstable?

Barnstable Community Innovation School is the highest-rated school in Barnstable with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Barnstable?

Across schools in Barnstable with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Barnstable compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Barnstable has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
34.6%
ELA Proficiency
41.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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