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#572 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 32% in state

Eames Way School

Elementary School · Marshfield · Marshfield, MA

A Marshfield elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

165 Eames Way, Marshfield, MA 02050

  • Math 72% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$19,363
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Eames Way School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 65% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2023
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Eames Way School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average320/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,436

Median home value

$622,600

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martinson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–51.6 mi453Compare →
South RiverEnrollment path unverified7.1K–52.7 mi249Compare →
Daniel WebsterEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–53.2 mi271Compare →
Inly SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–83.2 mi212Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marshfield

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$19,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eames Way School is listed in Marshfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eames Way School

Eames Way School is a public elementary school in Marshfield, MA, part of Marshfield, serving approximately 228 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eames Way School

What grades does Eames Way School serve?

Eames Way School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Eames Way School?

Eames Way School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eames Way School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eames Way School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eames Way School rank in MA?

Eames Way School ranks #572 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Eames Way School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eames Way School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Eames Way School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eames Way School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eames Way School a charter school?

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

Is Eames Way School a Title I school?

No, Eames Way School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 02050)
25,903
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
46.7
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 02050; 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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