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#352 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 20% in state

Cottage Street

Elementary School · Sharon

30 Cottage Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Enrollment

439

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#352 of 1,793

In Sharon

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

Sharon

Equity

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Cottage Street

8.0/10

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

Striar Hebrew Academy of Sharon

5.9/10

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8.6/10

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About Cottage Street

Cottage Street is a public elementary school in Sharon, MA, part of Sharon. Cottage Street serves approximately 439 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cottage Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Cottage Street show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+29.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,602
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Cottage Street — Students at Cottage Street score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 69.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 70.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
68.3%
ELA
71.5%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
58.8%
ELA
67.8%
2022
Math
67.3%
ELA
63.8%
2023
Math
69.3%
ELA
65.3%
2024
Math
72.3%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
71.3%
ELA
66.7%

* 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: 9.1/10.

How Cottage Street Compares

See how Cottage Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
80th percentile in MA
Academic
9.1/10
Excellent
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
3.5/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.0%

Location

30 Cottage Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cottage Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John F Kennedy (rated 7.8/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Canton), with a very similar rating. Another option is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Stoughton), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Old Post Road (rated 7.5/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby East Walpole), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sharon, see our Sharon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
STRIAR HEBREW ACADEMY OF SHARON Sharon 0.2 mi 5.9
Sharon High Sharon 0.4 mi 8.6
Sharon Early Childhood Center Sharon 0.9 mi 5.5
Sharon Middle Sharon 1.0 mi 8.2
East Elementary Sharon 1.3 mi 6.8
AL-NOOR ACADEMY Sharon 1.9 mi 4.1
Heights Elementary Sharon 1.9 mi 7.4
Helen Hansen Elementary Stoughton 2.3 mi 6.3
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Canton 2.9 mi 6.8
Canton High Canton 3.3 mi 7.3
Rodman Early Childhood Center Canton 3.4 mi 4.3
Old Post Road East Walpole 3.1 mi 7.5
Dean S Luce Canton 3.5 mi 7.2
Charles J Prescott Norwood 3.9 mi 3.8
O'Donnell Middle School Stoughton 3.2 mi 4.6
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School Stoughton 3.2 mi 7.7
John F Kennedy Canton 4.2 mi 7.8
Stoughton High Stoughton 3.3 mi 7.1
Joseph H Gibbons Stoughton 3.3 mi 4.1
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School Norwood 4.2 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02067 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$183,724

Median Home Value

$697,900

Median Rent

$2,269/mo

Population

18,478

College Educated

76%

Homeownership

86.7%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

42.5

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Acushnet Elementary School Acushnet, MA 8.0
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Egremont Pittsfield, MA 8.0
Ezra H Baker Innovation School West Dennis, MA 8.0
Jackson Street Northampton, MA 8.0
Leeds Leeds, MA 8.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cottage Street

What grades does Cottage Street serve?

Cottage Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cottage Street?

Cottage Street has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Street?

The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Street is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cottage Street rank in MA?

Cottage Street ranks #352 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Cottage Street's MySchoolScout rating?

Cottage Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Cottage Street?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottage Street has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cottage Street a charter school?

No, Cottage Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cottage Street a Title I school?

No, Cottage Street is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%

District

Sharon
District Enrollment
3,436
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,602
District Rank
#3 of 6

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