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#805 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 45% in state
Centerville Elementary
Elementary School · Barnstable · Centerville, MA
A Barnstable elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
658 Bay Ln, Centerville, MA 02632
- Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centerville Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Centerville Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,295
Median home value
$542,000
Median rent
$2,191/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02632; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Hyannis West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–3 | 1.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| West Villages Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Fair Acres Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.6 mi | 15 | 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.
Barnstable
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Centerville Elementary is listed in Barnstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centerville Elementary
Centerville Elementary is a public elementary school in Centerville, MA, part of Barnstable, serving approximately 260 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centerville Elementary
What grades does Centerville Elementary serve?
Centerville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Centerville Elementary?
Centerville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centerville Elementary rank in MA?
Centerville Elementary ranks #805 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Centerville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Centerville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Centerville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centerville Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Centerville Elementary a charter school?
No, Centerville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centerville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Centerville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (508) 790-9890
- Area population (ZIP 02632)
- 12,217
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 02632; 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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