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#476 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 27% in state

Jenkins Elementary School

Elementary School · Scituate

54 Vinal Avenue, Scituate, MA 02066

Enrollment

335

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#476 of 1,793

In Scituate

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

Scituate

School environment

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Jenkins Elementary School

7.5/10

Elementary School in Scituate · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Wampatuck Elementary

4.8/10

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6.9/10

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About Jenkins Elementary School

Jenkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scituate, MA, part of Scituate. Jenkins Elementary School serves approximately 335 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Jenkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Jenkins Elementary School show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,254
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Jenkins Elementary School — Students at Jenkins Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 65.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 66.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 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
73%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
63.8%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
69.3%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
61.5%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
55.5%
ELA
50.8%
2023
Math
66.3%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
65.7%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
58.3%

* 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: 6.8/10.

How Jenkins Elementary School Compares

See how Jenkins Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
74th percentile in MA
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
8.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.3%

Location

54 Vinal Avenue, Scituate, MA 02066

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Jenkins Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Deer Hill (rated 8.8/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), which scores notably higher. Another option is William G Vinal (rated 8.7/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Norwell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Joseph Osgood (rated 7.6/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Scituate, see our Scituate schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Wampatuck Elementary Scituate 1.4 mi 4.8
INLY SCHOOL Scituate 1.9 mi 6.9
Gates Middle School Scituate 2.0 mi 8.2
Scituate High School Scituate 2.1 mi 8.4
Hatherly Elementary Scituate 2.4 mi 6.3
Cushing Elementary Scituate 2.1 mi 6.3
Eames Way School Marshfield 4.0 mi 7.2
William G Vinal Norwell 3.6 mi 8.7
Martinson Elementary Marshfield 5.6 mi 4.8
Marshfield High Marshfield 5.7 mi 6.9
Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield 5.8 mi 6.2
Cohasset High School Cohasset 4.9 mi 9.5
Cohasset Middle School Cohasset 4.9 mi 9.7
Joseph Osgood Cohasset 5.3 mi 7.6
Norwell Middle School Norwell 5.2 mi 8.1
South River Marshfield 6.7 mi 7.1
Deer Hill Cohasset 5.4 mi 8.8
Daniel Webster Marshfield 6.9 mi 4.3
North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke 6.9 mi 6.6
Norwell High Norwell 6.0 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,889

Median Home Value

$789,500

Median Rent

$1,579/mo

Population

18,895

College Educated

67%

Homeownership

88.3%

Avg Commute

38.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

47.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jenkins Elementary School

What grades does Jenkins Elementary School serve?

Jenkins Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Jenkins Elementary School?

Jenkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jenkins Elementary School rank in MA?

Jenkins Elementary School ranks #476 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Jenkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jenkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Jenkins Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkins Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jenkins Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jenkins Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jenkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
58 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
335
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%

District

Scituate
District Enrollment
2,745
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,254
District Rank
#3 of 6

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