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#624 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 35% in state

East Falmouth Elementary

Elementary School · Falmouth

33 Davisville Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536

Enrollment

298

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#624 of 1,793

In East Falmouth

#2 of 2

public schools

In district

#3 of 7

Falmouth

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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East Falmouth Elementary

7.0/10

Elementary School in East Falmouth · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About East Falmouth Elementary

East Falmouth Elementary is a public elementary school in East Falmouth, MA, part of Falmouth. East Falmouth Elementary serves approximately 298 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. East Falmouth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for East Falmouth Elementary show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,686
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

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

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 51.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 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
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
40.3%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
43.3%
ELA
57.3%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22.7%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
40.3%
ELA
48%
2023
Math
47%
ELA
32.5%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
45.5%
ELA
40.5%

* 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: 6.3/10.

How East Falmouth Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
7.0/10
65th percentile in MA
Academic
6.4/10
Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.8%

Location

33 Davisville Rd, East Falmouth, MA 02536

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering East Falmouth Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Ridge (rated 9.0/10, 11.2 miles away, in nearby East Sandwich), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Falmouth Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby North Falmouth), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Kenneth Coombs School (rated 7.7/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Mashpee), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in East Falmouth, see our East Falmouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Teaticket East Falmouth 1.7 mi 7.1
Morse Pond School Falmouth 2.6 mi 6.9
Falmouth High Falmouth 2.6 mi 5.7
Mullen-Hall Falmouth 3.2 mi 5.2
Lawrence Falmouth 3.2 mi 5.2
FALMOUTH ACADEMY Falmouth 3.5 mi 6.6
Mashpee Middle-High School Mashpee 3.8 mi 5.7
Kenneth Coombs School Mashpee 4.6 mi 7.7
Quashnet School Mashpee 4.7 mi 6.1
North Falmouth Elementary North Falmouth 5.3 mi 8.0
VINEYARD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Vineyard Haven 8.2 mi 6.8
Oak Bluffs Elementary Oak Bluffs 9.0 mi 5.8
Forestdale School Sandwich 8.8 mi 7.5
Tisbury Elementary Vineyard Haven 8.9 mi 4.2
Martha's Vineyard Regional High Oak Bluffs 11.1 mi 8.2
Bourne Middle School Bourne 11.3 mi 5.5
Bourne High School Bourne 11.3 mi 7.1
Bourne Intermediate School Bourne 11.4 mi 7.0
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Bourne 11.7 mi 6.8
Oak Ridge East Sandwich 11.2 mi 9.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02536 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,295

Median Home Value

$496,500

Median Rent

$1,473/mo

Population

21,100

College Educated

45.4%

Homeownership

89.6%

Avg Commute

27.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Median Age

54.7

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Cold Spring Plymouth, MA 7.0
Montclair Quincy, MA 7.0
Muraco Elementary Winchester, MA 7.0
Aborn Lynn, MA 7.1

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
53 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Falmouth
District Enrollment
2,892
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,686
District Rank
#3 of 7

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