Very Good
#495 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 28% in state
Marguerite E Small Elementary
Elementary School · Dennis-yarmouth · West Yarmouth, MA
A Dennis-yarmouth elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 Higgins Crowell Rd, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
- Math 44% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marguerite E Small Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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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Where Marguerite E Small 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,846
Median home value
$445,100
Median rent
$1,502/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Station Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–3 | 2.6 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Barnstable Community Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–3 | 2.7 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| St Pius X SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 201 | Compare → |
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
- #3 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
Marguerite E Small Elementary is listed in Dennis-Yarmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marguerite E Small Elementary
Marguerite E Small Elementary is a public elementary school in West Yarmouth, MA, part of Dennis-yarmouth, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marguerite E Small Elementary
What grades does Marguerite E Small Elementary serve?
Marguerite E Small Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Marguerite E Small Elementary?
Marguerite E Small Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marguerite E Small Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Marguerite E Small 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 Marguerite E Small Elementary rank in MA?
Marguerite E Small Elementary ranks #495 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Marguerite E Small Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Marguerite E Small Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Marguerite E Small Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marguerite E Small Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marguerite E Small Elementary a charter school?
No, Marguerite E Small Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marguerite E Small Elementary a Title I school?
No, Marguerite E Small Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (508) 778-7975
- Area population (ZIP 02673)
- 8,969
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 02673; 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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