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Centerville Elementary

Elementary School · Barnstable

658 Bay Ln, Centerville, MA 02632

Enrollment

260

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#805 of 1,793

In district

#3 of 9

Barnstable

Academic performance

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Centerville Elementary

6.5/10

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

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About Centerville Elementary

Centerville Elementary is a public elementary school in Centerville, MA, part of Barnstable. Centerville Elementary serves approximately 260 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Centerville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #805 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Centerville Elementary show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,051
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Centerville Elementary — Students at Centerville Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 57.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 61.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 42 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
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
74.5%
ELA
74.5%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
84.5%
ELA
84.5%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
67.5%
2019
Math
63.5%
ELA
66.5%
2020*
Math
34.5%
ELA
44.5%
2021*
Math
32.3%
ELA
45.8%
2022
Math
45.3%
ELA
62.3%
2023
Math
56%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
49%

* 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: 5.4/10.

How Centerville Elementary Compares

See how Centerville Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
55th percentile in MA
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
5.4/10
Average
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
24 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.5%

Location

658 Bay Ln, Centerville, MA 02632

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Centerville Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Ridge (rated 9.0/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby East Sandwich), which scores notably higher. Another option is Barnstable Community Innovation School (rated 8.2/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Hyannis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kenneth Coombs School (rated 7.7/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Mashpee), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Centerville, see our Centerville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.5 mi
School Distance Rating
BAYBERRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Osterville 1.7 mi
Barnstable High Hyannis 1.8 mi 4.4
Barnstable Intermediate School Hyannis 1.9 mi 3.5
Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center Hyannis 1.9 mi 3.7
Hyannis West Elementary Hyannis 1.9 mi 2.9
Barnstable United Elementary School Marston Mills 2.0 mi 4.6
CAPE COD ACADEMY Osterville 1.9 mi 5.2
West Villages Elementary School Marstons Mills 2.1 mi 7.1
FAIR ACRES COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Marstons Mills 2.6 mi
West Barnstable Elementary West Barnstable 3.8 mi 5.2
Barnstable Community Innovation School Hyannis 3.1 mi 8.2
ST FRANCIS XAVIER PREP SCHOOL Hyannis 3.5 mi 6.0
ST JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL Hyannis 3.5 mi 5.7
Sturgis Charter Public School Hyannis 3.5 mi 7.9
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Barnstable 4.5 mi 6.6
Marguerite E Small Elementary West Yarmouth 5.8 mi 7.4
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL East Sandwich 7.1 mi 4.6
Oak Ridge East Sandwich 7.3 mi 9.0
Sandwich Middle High School East Sandwich 8.2 mi 6.8
Kenneth Coombs School Mashpee 7.5 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02632 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,295

Median Home Value

$542,000

Median Rent

$2,191/mo

Population

12,217

College Educated

46.3%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

49.8

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
20 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Barnstable
District Enrollment
4,817
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,051
District Rank
#3 of 9

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