Bourne School District
School District · Bourne, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,602
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Bourne?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bourne 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.
Bournedale Elementary School
Bournedale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bourne High School
Bourne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bourne Intermediate School
Bourne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#85 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,602
+$4,231 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,563 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Bourne ranks #85 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Bourne's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bournedale Elementary School (8.2/10), Bourne High School (7.1/10), and Bourne Intermediate School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bourne
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournedale Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Bourne High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Bourne Intermediate School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Bourne Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bourne
Bourne is a Bourne, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,563 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $25,602 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Bourne demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bournedale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Bourne students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bourne, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bourne with test data.
Schools in Bourne
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Bourne
- Total Enrollment
- 1,563
- Teachers (FTE)
- 145
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bourne?
Bourne has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Bourne?
The average composite rating for Bourne is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bourne?
Bourne spends $25,602 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bourne?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bourne is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bourne?
Bournedale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bourne with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Bourne?
Across schools in Bourne with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bourne compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Bourne has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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Compare Bourne 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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