Falmouth School District
School District · East Falmouth, Massachusetts
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Falmouth with test data.
Schools in Falmouth
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Falmouth 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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