Below Average
#1405 of 1,793 schools in MA
Wampatuck Elementary
Elementary School · Scituate · Scituate, MA
A Scituate elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
266 Tilden Rd, Scituate, MA 02066
- Math 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wampatuck Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2022, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wampatuck Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low157/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scituate), 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
$131,889
Median home value
$789,500
Median rent
$1,579/mo
College educated
67%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Cushing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Jenkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scituate
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wampatuck Elementary is listed in Scituate; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wampatuck Elementary
Wampatuck Elementary is a public elementary school in Scituate, MA, part of Scituate, serving approximately 430 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,405 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (781) 545-8790
- Area population (ZIP 02066)
- 18,895
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 02066; 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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