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#981 of 1,793 schools in MA
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
Middle School · Dennis-yarmouth · South Yarmouth, MA
A middle school in South Yarmouth, MA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
286 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
- Math 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dennis-yarmouth Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 70 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dennis-yarmouth Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,796
Median home value
$479,400
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 146 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dennis-yarmouth
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is listed in Dennis-Yarmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is a public middle school in South Yarmouth, MA, part of Dennis-yarmouth, serving approximately 445 students in grades 6th-7th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #981 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dennis-yarmouth Middle School
What grades does Dennis-yarmouth Middle School serve?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Dennis-yarmouth Middle School?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dennis-yarmouth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dennis-yarmouth Middle School rank in MA?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School ranks #981 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Dennis-yarmouth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dennis-yarmouth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Dennis-yarmouth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dennis-yarmouth Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dennis-yarmouth Middle School a charter school?
No, Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dennis-yarmouth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dennis-yarmouth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (508) 778-7979
- Area population (ZIP 02664)
- 9,720
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 57
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 02664; 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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