Very Good
#586 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 33% in state
West Villages Elementary School
Elementary School · Barnstable · Marstons Mills, MA
A Barnstable elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
760 Osterville-West Barnstable, Marstons Mills, MA 02648
- Math 64% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Villages Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Villages Elementary School 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
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,125
Median home value
$580,700
Median rent
$1,533/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
95.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02648; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Acres Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Cape Cod AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Hyannis West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–3 | 3.8 mi | 342 | 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
- #2 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 Villages Elementary School is listed in Barnstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Villages Elementary School
West Villages Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marstons Mills, MA, part of Barnstable, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Villages Elementary School
What grades does West Villages Elementary School serve?
West Villages Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend West Villages Elementary School?
West Villages Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Villages Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Villages Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Villages Elementary School rank in MA?
West Villages Elementary School ranks #586 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Villages Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Villages Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Villages Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Villages Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Villages Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Villages Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Villages Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Villages Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (508) 420-1100
- Area population (ZIP 02648)
- 7,592
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 02648; 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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