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#1405 of 1,793 schools in MA

Wampatuck Elementary

Elementary School · Scituate

266 Tilden Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Enrollment

430

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,405 of 1,793

In Scituate

#6 of 6

public schools

In district

#6 of 6

Scituate

Equity

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Wampatuck Elementary

4.8/10

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

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6.3/10

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7.5/10

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About Wampatuck Elementary

Wampatuck Elementary is a public elementary school in Scituate, MA, part of Scituate. Wampatuck Elementary serves approximately 430 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Wampatuck Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,405 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Wampatuck Elementary show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,254
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Wampatuck Elementary — Students at Wampatuck Elementary 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 75.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 75.7% (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
81%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
78.8%
ELA
84.8%
2019
Math
82.5%
ELA
82.8%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
74.3%
ELA
81.8%
2022
Math
68.3%
ELA
75.5%
2023
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
55.3%
2025
Math
61.7%
ELA
55.7%

* 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: 2.4/10.

How Wampatuck Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
4.8/10
22th percentile in MA
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
2.4/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.2/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.7%

Location

266 Tilden Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Wampatuck Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Deer Hill (rated 8.8/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), which scores notably higher. Another option is William G Vinal (rated 8.7/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Norwell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Joseph Osgood (rated 7.6/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scituate, see our Scituate schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Hatherly Elementary Scituate 1.1 mi 6.3
Jenkins Elementary School Scituate 1.4 mi 7.5
Cushing Elementary Scituate 1.4 mi 6.3
Gates Middle School Scituate 1.5 mi 8.2
Scituate High School Scituate 1.6 mi 8.4
INLY SCHOOL Scituate 2.7 mi 6.9
William G Vinal Norwell 3.7 mi 8.7
Cohasset High School Cohasset 3.8 mi 9.5
Cohasset Middle School Cohasset 3.8 mi 9.7
Joseph Osgood Cohasset 4.1 mi 7.6
Eames Way School Marshfield 5.4 mi 7.2
Deer Hill Cohasset 4.3 mi 8.8
Norwell Middle School Norwell 5.5 mi 8.1
Martinson Elementary Marshfield 6.9 mi 4.8
Marshfield High Marshfield 7.0 mi 6.9
Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield 7.1 mi 6.2
Norwell High Norwell 6.2 mi 8.8
South River Marshfield 8.1 mi 7.1
North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke 8.0 mi 6.6
CARDINAL CUSHING CENTERS Hanover 7.6 mi 6.9

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 Wampatuck Elementary

What grades does Wampatuck Elementary serve?

Wampatuck Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Wampatuck Elementary?

Wampatuck Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wampatuck Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wampatuck Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wampatuck Elementary rank in MA?

Wampatuck Elementary ranks #1,405 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Wampatuck Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wampatuck Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Wampatuck Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wampatuck Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wampatuck Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Wampatuck Elementary a Title I school?

No, Wampatuck Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%

District

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

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