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#332 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 19% in state

Ezra H Baker Innovation School

Elementary School · Dennis-yarmouth · West Dennis, MA

A Dennis-yarmouth elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

810 Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670

  • Math 46% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$25,616
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Ezra H Baker Innovation School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2023
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Ezra H Baker Innovation 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$89,875

Median home value

$647,400

Median rent

$1,493/mo

College educated

60.9%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Pius X SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–81.7 mi201Compare →
Station Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6K–32.4 mi432Compare →
Harwich Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–43.8 mi464Compare →
Marguerite E Small ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–34.8 mi275Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Dennis-yarmouth

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 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

Ezra H Baker Innovation School is listed in Dennis-Yarmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ezra H Baker Innovation School

Ezra H Baker Innovation School is a public elementary school in West Dennis, MA, part of Dennis-yarmouth, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ezra H Baker Innovation School

What grades does Ezra H Baker Innovation School serve?

Ezra H Baker Innovation School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Ezra H Baker Innovation School?

Ezra H Baker Innovation School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ezra H Baker Innovation School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ezra H Baker Innovation School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ezra H Baker Innovation School rank in MA?

Ezra H Baker Innovation School ranks #332 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Ezra H Baker Innovation School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ezra H Baker Innovation School 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 Ezra H Baker Innovation School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ezra H Baker Innovation School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ezra H Baker Innovation School a charter school?

No, Ezra H Baker Innovation School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ezra H Baker Innovation School a Title I school?

No, Ezra H Baker Innovation School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Barnstable County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 02670)
1,071
Area median age
66.6
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 02670; 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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