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6.8 avg / 10

Falmouth School District

School District · East Falmouth, Massachusetts

Students: 2,892
Teachers (FTE): 286

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,686

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#79 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,686

+$5,315 vs Massachusetts median

District size

2,892 students

Larger than Massachusetts median

About Falmouth

Falmouth is a East Falmouth, Massachusetts school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,892 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $26,686 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Falmouth demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Falmouth Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Falmouth students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.7%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Falmouth with test data.

District Details

City
East Falmouth
Total Enrollment
2,892
Teachers (FTE)
286
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Falmouth?

Falmouth has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Falmouth?

The average composite rating for Falmouth 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 Falmouth?

Falmouth spends $26,686 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Falmouth?

The average student-teacher ratio in Falmouth is 10.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Falmouth?

North Falmouth Elementary is the highest-rated school in Falmouth with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What are the test scores in Falmouth?

Across schools in Falmouth with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Falmouth compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Falmouth has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 7 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
48.3%
ELA Proficiency
52.7%

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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