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#1064 of 1,793 schools in MA
Palmer River
Elementary School · Dighton-rehoboth · Rehoboth, MA
A Dighton-rehoboth elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
326 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769
- Math 40% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmer River score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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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Where Palmer River 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average376/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rehoboth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,161
Median home value
$487,000
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02769; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Brook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Mildred Aitken SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| The Pinecroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 140 | 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.
Dighton-rehoboth
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmer River is listed in Dighton-Rehoboth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmer River
Palmer River is a public elementary school in Rehoboth, MA, part of Dighton-rehoboth, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmer River
What grades does Palmer River serve?
Palmer River serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Palmer River?
Palmer River has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer River?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer River is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmer River rank in MA?
Palmer River ranks #1,064 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Palmer River's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmer River has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Palmer River?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmer River has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Palmer River a charter school?
No, Palmer River is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmer River a Title I school?
No, Palmer River is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (508) 252-5100
- Area population (ZIP 02769)
- 12,809
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
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 02769; 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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