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#624 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 35% in state

East Falmouth Elementary

Elementary School · Falmouth · East Falmouth, MA

An elementary school in East Falmouth, MA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

33 Davisville Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536

  • Math 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$26,686
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at East Falmouth Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2023
Math
47%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where East Falmouth 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$95,295

Median home value

$496,500

Median rent

$1,473/mo

College educated

45.4%

Homeownership

89.6%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
TeaticketEnrollment path unverified7.1K–41.7 mi255Compare →
Mullen-hallEnrollment path unverified5.2K–43.2 mi376Compare →
Kenneth Coombs SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–24.6 mi402Compare →
Quashnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.13–64.7 mi408Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Falmouth

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$26,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Falmouth Elementary is listed in Falmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Falmouth Elementary

East Falmouth Elementary is a public elementary school in East Falmouth, MA, part of Falmouth, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Falmouth Elementary

What grades does East Falmouth Elementary serve?

East Falmouth Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend East Falmouth Elementary?

East Falmouth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Falmouth Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at East Falmouth Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Falmouth Elementary rank in MA?

East Falmouth Elementary ranks #624 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is East Falmouth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

East Falmouth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 East Falmouth Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Falmouth Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Falmouth Elementary a charter school?

No, East Falmouth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Falmouth Elementary a Title I school?

No, East Falmouth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 02536)
21,100
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
54.7
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 02536; 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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