Below Average
#1444 of 1,793 schools in MA
Barnstable United Elementary School
Elementary School · Barnstable · Marston Mills, MA
An elementary school in Marston Mills, MA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
730 Osterville West Barnstable, Marston Mills, MA 02648
- Math 28% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barnstable United Elementary School score 30% 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 25 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barnstable United Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,125
Median home value
$580,700
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
95.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.3 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
- #5 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 United Elementary School is listed in Barnstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barnstable United Elementary School
Barnstable United Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marston Mills, MA, part of Barnstable, serving approximately 706 students in grades 4th-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,444 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnstable United Elementary School
What grades does Barnstable United Elementary School serve?
Barnstable United Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Barnstable United Elementary School?
Barnstable United Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnstable United Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnstable United Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barnstable United Elementary School rank in MA?
Barnstable United Elementary School ranks #1,444 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Barnstable United Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnstable United Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 United Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barnstable United Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Barnstable United Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barnstable United Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barnstable United Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barnstable United Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (508) 420-2272
- Area population (ZIP 02648)
- 7,592
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 02648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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