Excellent
#172 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Station Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Dennis-yarmouth · South Yarmouth, MA
A Dennis-yarmouth elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
276 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
- Math 63% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Station Avenue Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above 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 9 points since 2022, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Station Avenue 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,796
Median home value
$479,400
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02664; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Ezra H Baker Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–3 | 2.4 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Marguerite E Small ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–3 | 2.6 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 146 | 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
- #1 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
Station Avenue Elementary is listed in Dennis-Yarmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Station Avenue Elementary
Station Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in South Yarmouth, MA, part of Dennis-yarmouth, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Station Avenue Elementary
What grades does Station Avenue Elementary serve?
Station Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Station Avenue Elementary?
Station Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Station Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Station Avenue Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Station Avenue Elementary rank in MA?
Station Avenue Elementary ranks #172 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Station Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Station Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Station Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Station Avenue Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Station Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Station Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Station Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Station Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (508) 760-5600
- Area population (ZIP 02664)
- 9,720
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 57
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 02664; 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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