Rank
201
C+
Barnstable
6 schools · 1 high school · 5 elementary schools · Barnstable
Barnstable is a public school district serving the town of Barnstable on Cape Cod. The largest town on the Cape, Barnstable encompasses several villages including Hyannis, the commercial and cultural center of the region. The district operates five elementary schools and Barnstable High School, serving a community with a mix of year-round residents and seasonal populations. With a graduation rate of 84.6%, the district reflects the educational patterns typical of many Cape Cod communities.
Avg MCAS ELA
39.2%
#226 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
39%
#200 of 326
Avg SAT
1,050
#238 of 290
Attendance
92.9%
#198 of 328
Graduation Rate
84.6%
#251 of 288
AP Pass Rate
53.7%
#221 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,814
#135 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$96,107
#117 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 39% | 42% | — | 493 | 385 |
| Grade 4 | 36% | 27% | — | 488 | 360 |
| Grade 5 | 24% | 28% | 36% | 487 | 323 |
| Grade 6 | 21% | 27% | — | 484 | 295 |
| Grade 7 | 23% | 21% | — | 483 | 313 |
| Grade 8 | 22% | 14% | 20% | 481 | 311 |
| Grade 10 | 38% | 29% | 29% | 488 | 294 |
| HS Science | — | — | 18% | 477 | 227 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 46.4%
Asian: 2.1%
Hispanic: 33.6%
Black: 10.1%
Multi-Race: 7.3%
Am. Indian: 0.5%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 47.4%Male: 52.4%Non-binary: 0.2%
High Schools in Barnstable
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
235
C
Barnstable High
SAT
1,050
ELA
38%
Math
29%
Grad
84.6%
235
C
Barnstable High
1,050
38%
29%
53.7%
84.6%
Elementary Schools in Barnstable
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
203
B+
West Villages Elementary School
ELA
55%
Math
64%
Attend.
93.9%
Class
22
203
B+
West Villages Elementary School
55%
64%
93.9%
22
267
B-
Centerville Elementary
ELA
53%
Math
59%
Attend.
92.6%
Class
16
267
B-
Centerville Elementary
53%
59%
92.6%
16
478
B-
Barnstable Community Innovation School
ELA
46%
Math
42%
Attend.
93.1%
Class
20
478
B-
Barnstable Community Innovation School
46%
42%
93.1%
20
607
C+
West Barnstable Elementary
ELA
34%
Math
34%
Attend.
94.5%
Class
19
607
C+
West Barnstable Elementary
34%
34%
94.5%
19
834
C-
Hyannis West Elementary
ELA
13%
Math
16%
Attend.
95%
Class
22
834
C-
Hyannis West Elementary
13%
16%
95%
22
District Operations
Attendance
#198 of 328Attendance Rate92.9%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)21.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)4.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#135 of 325In-District Per Pupil$23,044
Total Per Pupil$22,814
Total FTE Students5,474
Teacher Salaries
#117 of 325Average Salary$96,107
Teacher FTE Count427
Salary vs. Town Income1.9x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.9x the town's per capita income ($51,495). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#63 of 327Avg Class Size15
English Learners25.8%
Students w/ Disabilities18.4%
Total Students4,635
Staffing & Retention
#135 of 327Teacher Retention88.4%
Principal Retention66.7%
Total Teachers450
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Barnstable
Avg Assessed Value
$823,363
#61 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,599
Income Per Capita
$51,495
#110 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#245
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate0.68%
Tax as % of Income10.87%(below avg)
Bond RatingAAA(highest)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$201.1M+0.9% levy growth(typical)
Residential$138.5M
Commercial/Industrial$62.7M
Residential Share71.54%(typical)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.4% (2.5% base + 0.9% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (71.54%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$36.2M15.4% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $235.4M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,402(74.6%)
Vocational: 194(3.3%)
Charter: 398(6.7%)
Private: 540(9.2%)
Home School: 82(1.4%)
Total: 5,898