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#620 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 35% in state

Bourne Intermediate School

Elementary School · Bourne

70 Trowbridge Road, Bourne, MA 02532

Enrollment

359

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

7.0

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#620 of 1,793

In Bourne

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#3 of 4

Bourne

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Bourne Intermediate School

7.0/10

Elementary School in Bourne · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.1/10

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5.5/10

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About Bourne Intermediate School

Bourne Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Bourne, MA, part of Bourne. Bourne Intermediate School serves approximately 359 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Bourne Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Bourne Intermediate School show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.6
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Bourne Intermediate School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,602
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Bourne Intermediate School — Students at Bourne Intermediate School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 31.0% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
School
State
40.7% (multi-year state average, 2021-2025)
ELA Proficiency 36.0% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
School
State
42.5% (multi-year state average, 2021-2025)

Based on 46 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2020*
Math
31%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
29.5%
ELA
48.5%
2022
Math
30.5%
ELA
29.5%
2023
Math
30.3%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
35.3%
ELA
30.3%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
32.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.

How Bourne Intermediate School Compares

See how Bourne Intermediate School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.0/10
66th percentile in MA
Academic
4.1/10
Below Average
Growth
8.1/10
Excellent
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.8%

Location

70 Trowbridge Road, Bourne, MA 02532

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bourne Intermediate School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Ridge (rated 9.0/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby East Sandwich), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bournedale Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Bournedale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wareham Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Wareham), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bourne, see our Bourne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 10.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Bourne High School Bourne 0.1 mi 7.1
Bourne Middle School Bourne 0.2 mi 5.5
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Bourne 0.8 mi 6.8
Bournedale Elementary School Bournedale 1.5 mi 8.2
BRIDGEVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sagamore 3.6 mi 6.0
CHRISTOPHER DONOVAN DAY SCHOOL- INC Onset 3.4 mi
WALDORF SCHOOL OF CAPE COD Sandwich 4.3 mi 5.5
THE HUNDRED ACRE SCHL HERITAGE MUSEUMS AND GARDENS Sandwich 4.5 mi
Wareham Elementary School Wareham 5.0 mi 8.2
South Elementary Plymouth 6.7 mi 8.0
Forestdale School Sandwich 5.4 mi 7.5
North Falmouth Elementary North Falmouth 7.2 mi 8.0
THE COVE SCHOOL Plymouth 8.0 mi
Wareham Senior High Wareham 6.7 mi 6.6
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School Wareham 6.7 mi 4.5
Wareham Middle Wareham 6.9 mi 6.9
Sandwich Middle High School East Sandwich 6.9 mi 6.8
Oak Ridge East Sandwich 7.1 mi 9.0
Plymouth South High Plymouth 9.9 mi 5.7
Plymouth South Middle Plymouth 10.2 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02532 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,411

Median Home Value

$477,200

Median Rent

$1,474/mo

Population

13,180

College Educated

42.5%

Homeownership

77.4%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Median Age

54.1

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Cold Spring Plymouth, MA 7.0
East Falmouth Elementary East Falmouth, MA 7.0
Montclair Quincy, MA 7.0
Muraco Elementary Winchester, MA 7.0
Aborn Lynn, MA 7.1
Adams Elementary School East Boston, MA 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bourne Intermediate School

What grades does Bourne Intermediate School serve?

Bourne Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Bourne Intermediate School?

Bourne Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourne Intermediate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bourne Intermediate School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bourne Intermediate School rank in MA?

Bourne Intermediate School ranks #620 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bourne Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bourne Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Bourne Intermediate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourne Intermediate School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Bourne Intermediate School a charter school?

No, Bourne Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bourne Intermediate School a Title I school?

No, Bourne Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
41 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%

District

Bourne
District Enrollment
1,563
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,602
District Rank
#3 of 4

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