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#1250 of 1,793 schools in MA
West Barnstable Elementary
Elementary School · Barnstable · West Barnstable, MA
An elementary school in West Barnstable, MA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2463 Main St Route 6A, West Barnstable, MA 02668
- Math 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Barnstable Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 West Barnstable 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,042
Median home value
$622,100
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02668; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Hyannis West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–3 | 3.4 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Barnstable Community Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–3 | 3.5 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | 3.8 mi | 260 | 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.
Barnstable
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Barnstable Elementary is listed in Barnstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Barnstable Elementary
West Barnstable Elementary is a public elementary school in West Barnstable, MA, part of Barnstable, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,250 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Barnstable Elementary
What grades does West Barnstable Elementary serve?
West Barnstable Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend West Barnstable Elementary?
West Barnstable Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Barnstable Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Barnstable Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Barnstable Elementary rank in MA?
West Barnstable Elementary ranks #1,250 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Barnstable Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Barnstable Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 West Barnstable Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Barnstable Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Barnstable Elementary a charter school?
No, West Barnstable Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Barnstable Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Barnstable Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (508) 362-4949
- Area population (ZIP 02668)
- 2,514
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 02668; 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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