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6.4 avg / 10

Falmouth School District

School District · East Falmouth, Massachusetts

Students: 2,892
Teachers (FTE): 286

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

7

4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,686

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.1:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Falmouth?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Falmouth 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.

North Falmouth Elementary

8.0/10

North Falmouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Teaticket

7.1/10

East Falmouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

East Falmouth Elementary

7.0/10

East Falmouth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#123 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$26,686

+$5,315 vs Massachusetts median

District size

2,892 students

Larger than Massachusetts median

The short answer

Falmouth ranks #123 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Falmouth's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Falmouth Elementary (8.0/10), Teaticket (7.1/10), and East Falmouth Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Falmouth

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 North Falmouth Elementary 8.0 / 10
2 Teaticket 7.1 / 10
3 East Falmouth Elementary 7.0 / 10
4 Morse Pond School 6.9 / 10
5 Falmouth High 5.7 / 10
6 Lawrence 5.2 / 10
7 Mullen-hall 5.2 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 6.4/10, Falmouth demonstrates solid academic performance.

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

In standardized testing, Falmouth students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.0%.

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 53.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 59.0%
School
State
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 6.4/10. 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 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Falmouth?

Across schools in Falmouth with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.0%. 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 6.4/10 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 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
53.8%
ELA Proficiency
59.0%

How we rate schools

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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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