Serving 706 students in grades 4-5, Barnstable United Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 706 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Barnstable United Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barnstable United Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Barnstable United Elementary School's ranking?
Barnstable United Elementary School is ranked #1276 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Barnstable United Elementary School often compared to?
Barnstable United Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Barnstable United Elementary School?
706 students attend Barnstable United Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barnstable United Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstable United Elementary School?
Barnstable United Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable United Elementary School offer ?
Barnstable United Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barnstable United Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 706 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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