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6.8 avg / 10

Bourne School District

School District · Bourne, Massachusetts

Students: 1,563
Teachers (FTE): 145

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,602

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#80 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,602

+$4,231 vs Massachusetts median

District size

1,563 students

Smaller than Massachusetts median

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 6.8/10, Bourne demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bournedale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Bourne students show an average math proficiency of 33.5% and ELA proficiency of 41.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 33.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Bourne with test data.

District Details

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 6.8/10. 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 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Bourne?

Across schools in Bourne with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.2%. 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 6.8/10 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 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
33.5%
ELA Proficiency
41.2%

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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