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#172 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 10% in state

Station Avenue Elementary

Elementary School · Dennis-Yarmouth

276 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Enrollment

432

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

8.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#172 of 1,793

In South Yarmouth

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 6

Dennis-Yarmouth

Academic growth

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Station Avenue Elementary

8.6/10

Elementary School in South Yarmouth · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Dennis-yarmouth Middle School

6.0/10

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Dennis-yarmouth Intermediate School

6.5/10

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About Station Avenue Elementary

Station Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in South Yarmouth, MA, part of Dennis-Yarmouth. Station Avenue Elementary serves approximately 432 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Station Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Station Avenue Elementary show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts above district
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.6
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,616
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Station Avenue Elementary — Students at Station Avenue Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 56.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 49.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 42 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
53.5%
ELA
45.5%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
52.5%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
52.5%
2022
Math
46.5%
ELA
46.5%
2023
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
63%
ELA
47%

* 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: 9.4/10.

How Station Avenue Elementary Compares

See how Station Avenue Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.6/10
91th percentile in MA
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.8%

Location

276 Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Station Avenue Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Barnstable Community Innovation School (rated 8.2/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby Hyannis), with a comparable rating. Another option is Ezra H Baker Innovation School (rated 8.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby West Dennis), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Marguerite E Small Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby West Yarmouth), a more accessible option. For more schools in South Yarmouth, see our South Yarmouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Dennis-Yarmouth Middle School South Yarmouth 0.1 mi 6.0
Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School South Yarmouth 0.1 mi 6.5
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High South Yarmouth 0.2 mi 5.7
ST PIUS X SCHOOL South Yarmouth 0.7 mi 5.3
Ezra H Baker Innovation School West Dennis 2.4 mi 8.0
Marguerite E Small Elementary West Yarmouth 2.6 mi 7.4
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Barnstable 4.4 mi 6.6
Sturgis Charter Public School Hyannis 4.9 mi 7.9
ST JOHN PAUL II SCHOOL Hyannis 5.0 mi 5.7
ST FRANCIS XAVIER PREP SCHOOL Hyannis 5.0 mi 6.0
Barnstable Community Innovation School Hyannis 5.2 mi 8.2
Harwich Elementary School Harwich 5.9 mi 7.4
Hyannis West Elementary Hyannis 6.5 mi 2.9
Enoch Cobb Early Learning Center Hyannis 6.5 mi 3.7
Barnstable Intermediate School Hyannis 6.5 mi 3.5
Barnstable High Hyannis 6.6 mi 4.4
Cape Cod Region Vocational Technical Harwich 6.7 mi 8.3
Monomoy Regional High School Harwich 6.8 mi 7.0
LATHAM SCHOOL Brewster 7.6 mi 6.1
West Barnstable Elementary West Barnstable 6.8 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02664 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,796

Median Home Value

$479,400

Median Rent

$1,692/mo

Population

9,720

College Educated

37.7%

Homeownership

74.4%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

57

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

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