Summary:
The 02648 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Barnstable United Elementary School and West Villages Elementary School. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged students, the data reveals a significant performance gap, with West Villages Elementary emerging as the standout school in the area.
West Villages Elementary consistently outperforms Barnstable United and the surrounding Barnstable district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, 54.63% of West Villages students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 31.33% at Barnstable United, 28.18% in Barnstable, and 41.53% statewide. Similarly, West Villages' math proficiency rates reached 63.89%, significantly higher than Barnstable United's 28.06%, the district's 26.99%, and the state's 40.74%.
While both schools have similar per-student spending levels, West Villages serves younger students (grades K-3) compared to Barnstable United's older grades (4-5). This may contribute to West Villages' stronger academic performance, as early elementary grades are critical for building foundational skills. Overall, the data highlights West Villages Elementary as the standout school in this area, with a clear academic advantage over its counterpart.
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