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Bourne Middle School

Middle School · Bourne

77 Waterhouse Road, Bourne, MA 02532

Enrollment

440

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

5.5

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,170 of 1,793

In Bourne

#4 of 4

public schools

In district

#4 of 4

Bourne

School environment

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Bourne Middle School

5.5/10

Middle School in Bourne · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Bourne High School

7.1/10

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7.0/10

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About Bourne Middle School

Bourne Middle School is a public middle school in Bourne, MA, part of Bourne. Bourne Middle School serves approximately 440 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bourne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,170 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Bourne Middle School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Bourne Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,602
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Bourne Middle School — Students at Bourne Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 44.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 101 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
56%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
41.2%
ELA
49.7%
2019
Math
41.2%
ELA
50.2%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
24.8%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
29.8%
ELA
33.8%
2023
Math
27%
ELA
37.3%
2024
Math
23.3%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
31.3%
ELA
34.8%

* 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: 4.5/10.

How Bourne Middle School Compares

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

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in MA
Academic
4.4/10
Below Average
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.9%

Location

77 Waterhouse Road, Bourne, MA 02532

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bourne Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Oak Ridge (rated 9.0/10, 7.0 miles away, in nearby East Sandwich), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bournedale Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Bournedale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wareham Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Wareham), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bourne, see our Bourne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Bourne High School Bourne 0.1 mi 7.1
Bourne Intermediate School Bourne 0.2 mi 7.0
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Bourne 0.8 mi 6.8
Bournedale Elementary School Bournedale 1.6 mi 8.2
BRIDGEVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sagamore 3.6 mi 6.0
CHRISTOPHER DONOVAN DAY SCHOOL- INC Onset 3.5 mi
WALDORF SCHOOL OF CAPE COD Sandwich 4.3 mi 5.5
THE HUNDRED ACRE SCHL HERITAGE MUSEUMS AND GARDENS Sandwich 4.4 mi
Forestdale School Sandwich 5.2 mi 7.5
Wareham Elementary School Wareham 5.2 mi 8.2
South Elementary Plymouth 6.8 mi 8.0
North Falmouth Elementary North Falmouth 7.1 mi 8.0
THE COVE SCHOOL Plymouth 8.1 mi
Wareham Senior High Wareham 6.8 mi 6.6
Wareham Cooperative Alternative School Wareham 6.8 mi 4.5
Sandwich Middle High School East Sandwich 6.8 mi 6.8
Oak Ridge East Sandwich 7.0 mi 9.0
Wareham Middle Wareham 7.0 mi 6.9
Plymouth South High Plymouth 10.1 mi 5.7
Mashpee Middle-High School Mashpee 9.5 mi 5.7

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bourne Middle School

What grades does Bourne Middle School serve?

Bourne Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bourne Middle School?

Bourne Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bourne Middle School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bourne Middle School rank in MA?

Bourne Middle School ranks #1,170 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bourne Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bourne Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Bourne Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourne Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bourne Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Bourne Middle School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
23 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%

District

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

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