Barnstable School District
School District · Hyannis, Massachusetts
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Barnstable with test data.
Schools in Barnstable
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Barnstable with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
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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