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Barnstable Intermediate School
Middle School · Barnstable · Hyannis, MA
A middle school in Hyannis, MA where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
895 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
- Math 25% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnstable Intermediate School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 70 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barnstable Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,989
Median home value
$408,800
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Bayberry Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Cape Cod AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Barnstable
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barnstable Intermediate School is listed in Barnstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnstable Intermediate School
Barnstable Intermediate School is a public middle school in Hyannis, MA, part of Barnstable, serving approximately 639 students in grades 6th-7th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,692 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnstable Intermediate School
What grades does Barnstable Intermediate School serve?
Barnstable Intermediate School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Barnstable Intermediate School?
Barnstable Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnstable Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnstable Intermediate School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnstable Intermediate School rank in MA?
Barnstable Intermediate School ranks #1,692 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Barnstable Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnstable Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barnstable Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnstable Intermediate School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barnstable Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Barnstable Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnstable Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Barnstable Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (508) 790-6460
- Area population (ZIP 02601)
- 16,066
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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