Very Good
#620 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Bourne Intermediate School
Elementary School · Bourne · Bourne, MA
An elementary school in Bourne, MA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 Trowbridge Road, Bourne, MA 02532
- Math 30% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bourne Intermediate School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 6-year record (2020–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 46 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bourne 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bourne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,411
Median home value
$477,200
Median rent
$1,474/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Waldorf School of Cape CodPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–7 | 4.3 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Wareham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 5.0 mi | 933 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bourne
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bourne Intermediate School is listed in Bourne; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bourne Intermediate School
Bourne Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Bourne, MA, part of Bourne, serving approximately 359 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (508) 759-0680
- Area population (ZIP 02532)
- 13,180
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 02532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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