Is Eames Way School a good school?

Eames Way School ranks 103 rd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Eames Way School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Eames Way School.

What is the racial makeup of Eames Way School?

Students at Eames Way School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Eames Way School attend?

Students who attend Eames Way School usually go on to attend: Middle : Furnace Brook Middle High : Marshfield High

Eames Way School

Summary:

Eames Way School is an exceptional elementary school located in Marshfield, Massachusetts, serving 264 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Marshfield school district and the state of Massachusetts in academic assessments, with a remarkable 67.96% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69.9% in Mathematics.

Eames Way School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Marshfield district. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $17,499 is higher than the state average, suggesting that the school may have access to additional resources or strategies that contribute to its success.

While Eames Way School is a standout performer, the school's racial makeup is predominantly white, with 92.42% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Marshfield district, which have a more diverse student population. The school may consider exploring ways to increase the diversity of its student body, as diversity in education is known to have numerous benefits for students.

Detail:

Public K-5

165 Eames Way
Marshfield, MA 02050

(781) 834-5090

District: Marshfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
103^rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,548

Students who attend Eames Way School usually attend:

Middle:	Furnace Brook Middle
High:	Marshfield High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eames Way School ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Marshfield School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eames Way School is 12. 4 elementary schools in the Marshfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eames Way School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eames Way School is $19,548. 4 elementary schools in the Marshfield School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eames Way School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eames Way School 103^rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Eames Way School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Marshfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshfield 71^st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eames Way School

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Rank History for all students at Eames Way School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	93.96	8^th	884	99.1%
2004	90.31	42^nd	882	95.2%
2005	91.43	30^th	887	96.6%
2006	90.11	46^th	911	95.0%
2007	87.29	74^th	911	91.9%
2008	87.75	64^th	908	93.0%
2009	83.37	123^rd	909	86.5%
2010	83.72	131^st	920	85.8%
2011	90.59	32^nd	924	96.5%
2012	91.08	33^rd	930	96.5%
2013	86.12	84^th	928	90.9%
2014	81.39	152^nd	926	83.6%
2015	73.98	229^th	914	74.9%
2016	79.20	178^th	932	80.9%
2017	89.12	62^nd	938	93.4%
2018	88.12	72^nd	934	92.3%
2019	81.41	154^th	942	83.7%
2021	81.32	160^th	936	82.9%
2022	74.72	225^th	932	75.9%
2023	78.84	194^th	928	79.1%
2024	87.42	103^rd	916	88.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Eames Way School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	94.97	7^th	886	99.2%
2019	71.46	174^th	896	80.6%
2022	56.82	344^th	905	62.0%
2023	64.68	187^th	703	73.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Eames Way School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	88.51	61^st	893	93.2%
2019	76.33	201^st	902	77.7%
2021	71.91	239^th	898	73.4%
2022	77.48	187^th	901	79.2%
2023	77.71	192^nd	887	78.4%
2024	91.72	43^rd	886	95.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Eames Way School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	86.28	95^th	898	89.4%
2019	81.73	141^st	907	84.5%
2021	83.30	128^th	904	85.8%
2022	68.55	281^st	908	69.1%
2023	75.90	204^th	896	77.2%
2024	76.20	206^th	891	76.9%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Eames Way School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.71	120^th	925	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at Eames Way School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	80.79	105^th	772	86.4%
2019	75.54	159^th	780	79.6%
2021	72.06	190^th	765	75.2%
2022	63.11	262^nd	764	65.7%
2023	69.52	205^th	762	73.1%
2024	78.64	128^th	753	83.0%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Eames Way School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	311	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1996	311	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1997	284	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1998	310	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1999	298	3	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2000	338	2	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2001	347	2	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2002	351	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	359
2003	351	0	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	359
2004	353	0	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	360
2005	381	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	387
2006	367	0	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	372
2007	374	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	3	382
2008	363	0	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	4	373
2009	367	0	4	1	1	0	5	0	378
2010	372	0	4	1	0	0	5	0	382
2011	355	0	4	0	0	0	3	0	362
2012	350	1	5	2	0	0	6	0	364
2013	327	0	5	3	0	0	4	0	339
2014	312	0	1	3	0	0	5	0	321
2015	231	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	238
2016	247	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	252
2017	248	0	0	1	0	0	5	0	254
2018	235	1	0	2	0	0	5	0	243
2019	236	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	242
2020	226	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	229
2021	209	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	214
2022	210	0	0	5	1	0	3	0	219
2023	244	5	1	6	1	0	7	0	264
2024	216	0	0	8	0	0	4	0	228

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eames Way School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	320	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	320	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	294	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	318	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	311	n/a	0.0	2.9
2000	349	n/a	0.0	2.6
2001	358	n/a	0.0	1.4
2002	359	n/a	n/a	0.6
2003	359	n/a	n/a	0.6
2004	360	24.4	14.8	2.5
2005	387	25.7	15.1	3.1
2006	372	26.1	14.3	2.7
2007	382	25.0	15.3	4
2008	373	23.5	15.9	3.3
2009	378	23.4	16.2	3.2
2010	382	23.8	16.0	5.5
2011	362	23.9	15.0	5.5
2012	364	24.4	14.9	7.7
2013	339	24.3	13.9	8.8
2014	321	24.3	13.1	7.2
2015	238	20.0	11.9	9.7
2016	252	19.0	13.2	n/a
2017	254	18.9	13.3	n/a
2018	243	18.5	13.1	n/a
2019	242	18.9	12.7	n/a
2020	229	19.0	12.0	n/a
2021	214	25.8	8.2	n/a
2022	219	20.2	10.8	n/a
2023	264	20.6	12.8	n/a
2024	228	19.0	12.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eames Way School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	320	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	320	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	294	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	318	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	311	n/a	0.0	2.9
2000	349	n/a	0.0	2.6
2001	358	n/a	0.0	1.4
2002	359	n/a	n/a	0.6
2003	359	n/a	n/a	0.6
2004	360	24.4	14.8	2.5
2005	387	25.7	15.1	3.1
2006	372	26.1	14.3	2.7
2007	382	25.0	15.3	4
2008	373	23.5	15.9	3.3
2009	378	23.4	16.2	3.2
2010	382	23.8	16.0	5.5
2011	362	23.9	15.0	5.5
2012	364	24.4	14.9	7.7
2013	339	24.3	13.9	8.8
2014	321	24.3	13.1	7.2
2015	238	20.0	11.9	9.7
2016	252	19.0	13.2	n/a
2017	254	18.9	13.3	n/a
2018	243	18.5	13.1	n/a
2019	242	18.9	12.7	n/a
2020	229	19.0	12.0	n/a
2021	214	25.8	8.2	n/a
2022	219	20.2	10.8	n/a
2023	264	20.6	12.8	n/a
2024	228	19.0	12.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eames Way School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,936
2020	$16,939
2021	$17,499
2022	$16,637
2023	$18,444
2024	$19,548

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eames Way School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 194^th of 928 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eames Way School)	71	71.9	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield)	79	59.9	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eames Way School)	75	87.5	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshfield)	73	61.5	11.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eames Way School)	61	51.5	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield)	68	49.6	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eames Way School)	80	72.7	7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marshfield)	67	62.8	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eames Way School)	73	58.5	14.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield)	79	57.1	21.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eames Way School)	66	51.2	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marshfield)	74	54.2	19.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Eames Way School)	61	46.3	14.7%
5th Grade Science (Marshfield)	72	49.2	22.8%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Eames Way School)	69	60.4	8.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marshfield)	73	58	15%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Eames Way School)	74	68.9	5.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Marshfield)	71	57.8	13.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Eames Way School)	61	46.3	14.7%
All Grades Science (Marshfield)	62	43.1	18.9%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	264	9.1%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	244	3.4%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%

Schools Near Eames Way School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Eames Way School	Public	K-5	165 Eames Way	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 834-5090	228	19	12.0		216 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	87.4	103^rd of 916 public elementary schools	88.8%		78.8	194^th of 928 public elementary schools	79.1%	91	74.3	70.6	58.8		68.0	80.0	73.5	55.9		69.9	55.9	55.9	$19,548
Martinson Elementary	Public	K-5	275 Forest Street	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 834-5025	453	40	11.2		397 (87.6%)	17 (3.8%)	21 (4.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	63	340^th of 916 public elementary schools	62.9%		64.5	331^st of 928 public elementary schools	64.3%	9	53.2	40.0	39.7		43.9	60.3	64.7	50.9		59.4	30.0	30.0	$20,376
Marshfield Public Schools Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	255 Furnace Street	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(781) 834-5048	120	4	30.0		106 (88.3%)	6 (5.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)								(n/a)													$21,558
South River	Public	K-5	59 Hatch Street	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 834-5030	249	24	10.5		237 (95.2%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.6	175^th of 916 public elementary schools	80.9%		71.4	275^th of 928 public elementary schools	70.4%	100	48.9	55.3	50.0		51.6	64.4	70.2	66.7		67.2	66.7	66.7	$21,981
Daniel Webster	Public	PK, KG-5	1456 Ocean Street	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 834-5045	271	28	9.7		242 (89.3%)	8 (3.0%)	9 (3.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.5%)	68.3	298^th of 916 public elementary schools	67.5%		65.2	324^th of 928 public elementary schools	65.1%	26	40.0	53.5	55.3		49.6	57.5	58.1	52.5		56.1	45.0	45.0	$20,243
North Pembroke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	72 Pilgrim Road	Pembroke	02359	Plymouth County	Pembroke	No	No	No	No	(781) 826-5115	505	37	13.7		445 (88.1%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	77.9	209^th of 916 public elementary schools	77.2%		82.5	160^th of 928 public elementary schools	82.8%	49	54.3	48.0	45.0	40.7	47.3	75.7	90.0	66.7	64.4	73.6	53.3	53.3	$17,963
Jenkins Elementary School	Public	K-5	54 Vinal Avenue	Scituate	02066	Plymouth County	Scituate	No	No	No	No	(781) 545-4910	335	29	11.5		296 (88.4%)	11 (3.3%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	84	134^th of 916 public elementary schools	85.4%		84.8	137^th of 928 public elementary schools	85.2%	3	56.9	46.8	69.5		57.5	65.5	71.7	59.3		65.5	72.9	72.9	$21,909
William G Vinal	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Old Oaken Bucket Road	Norwell	02061	Plymouth County	Norwell	No	No	No	No	(781) 659-8820	534	38	14.2		487 (91.2%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.7%)	92.2	49^th of 916 public elementary schools	94.7%		82.5	159^th of 928 public elementary schools	82.9%	110	71.4	58.7	77.5		68.3	75.0	71.2	73.8		73.1	75.0	75.0	$18,447
Gov Edward Winslow	Public	K-5	60 Regis Rd	Marshfield	02050	Plymouth County	Marshfield	No	No	No	No	(781) 834-5060	353	30	11.7		331 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	85.7	120^th of 916 public elementary schools	86.9%		88	97^th of 928 public elementary schools	89.5%	23	60.9	64.6	52.6		59.7	75.0	75.4	64.9		72.0	56.1	56.1	$18,790
Cushing Elementary	Public	K-5	1 Aberdeen Dr	Scituate	02066	Plymouth County	Scituate	No	No	No	No	(781) 545-8770	367	29	12.8		337 (91.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	83.7	136^th of 916 public elementary schools	85.2%		85.1	135^th of 928 public elementary schools	85.5%	1	56.9	60.6	64.4		60.8	62.8	71.2	59.3		64.8	57.6	57.6	$19,292

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