Barnstable School District
School District · Hyannis, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,817
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,817
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Barnstable?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barnstable as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barnstable Community Innovation School
Hyannis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Villages Elementary School
Marstons Mills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Centerville Elementary
Centerville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#203 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,051
+$1,680 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,817 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Barnstable ranks #203 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Barnstable's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barnstable Community Innovation School (8.2/10), West Villages Elementary School (7.1/10), and Centerville Elementary (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Barnstable
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Community Innovation School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Villages Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Centerville Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | West Barnstable Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Barnstable United Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Barnstable High | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Barnstable Intermediate School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Hyannis West Elementary | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $23,051 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Barnstable demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barnstable Community Innovation School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Barnstable students show an average math proficiency of 43.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.6%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Hyannis
- Total Enrollment
- 4,817
- Teachers (FTE)
- 431
- District spending per student
- $23,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Barnstable?
Barnstable's district-level spending was $23,051 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Barnstable?
Across schools in Barnstable with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.6%. 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 5.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.6%
How we rate schools
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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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