Barnstable School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,838 students in Barnstable School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Barnstable School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Barnstable School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
108 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,320 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
24%
# Black Students
430 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
2,562 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
53%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
389 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
384
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
394
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
366
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
369
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
366
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
370
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
352
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
354
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
331
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
355
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,322 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,838 students.
What is the rank of Barnstable School District?
Barnstable School District is ranked #308 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnstable School District?
53% of Barnstable School District students are White, 27% 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 School District?
Barnstable School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Barnstable School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,322 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,838 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 85% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
