Rank
184
C+
Dennis-Yarmouth
4 schools · 1 high school · 3 elementary schools · Dennis, Yarmouth · Regional District
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District serves the neighboring Cape Cod towns of Dennis and Yarmouth, located on the mid-Cape region. Both communities are characterized by suburban and coastal neighborhoods, with Dennis showing a notably higher assessed home value than Yarmouth. The district ranks #184 overall in Massachusetts, with a graduation rate of 82.8% and an average SAT score of 1030. The area has a long history as a summer destination and residential community, drawing families to its beaches and small-town character.
Avg MCAS ELA
40.8%
#215 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
45.2%
#157 of 326
Avg SAT
1,030
#244 of 290
Attendance
92.2%
#291 of 328
Graduation Rate
82.8%
#257 of 288
AP Pass Rate
51.8%
#228 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,602
#112 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$110,664
#28 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 40% | 50% | — | 496 | 221 |
| Grade 4 | 26% | 36% | — | 489 | 229 |
| Grade 5 | 28% | 33% | 41% | 491 | 246 |
| Grade 6 | 44% | 37% | — | 494 | 243 |
| Grade 7 | 29% | 20% | — | 481 | 211 |
| Grade 8 | 27% | 19% | 27% | 483 | 218 |
| Grade 10 | 40% | 27% | 30% | 489 | 150 |
| HS Science | — | — | 20% | 481 | 147 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 55.8%
Asian: 2.3%
Hispanic: 17.9%
Black: 17.2%
Multi-Race: 5.4%
Am. Indian: 1.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 48.2%Male: 51.8%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Dennis-Yarmouth
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
233
C+
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High
SAT
1,030
ELA
41%
Math
28%
Grad
82.8%
233
C+
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High
1,030
41%
28%
51.8%
82.8%
Elementary Schools in Dennis-Yarmouth
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
326
B
Station Avenue Elementary
ELA
47%
Math
63%
Attend.
94%
Class
18
326
B
Station Avenue Elementary
47%
63%
94%
18
468
B-
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
ELA
44%
Math
46%
Attend.
93.2%
Class
16
468
B-
Ezra H Baker Innovation School
44%
46%
93.2%
16
620
C+
Marguerite E Small Elementary
ELA
31%
Math
44%
Attend.
91.9%
Class
17
620
C+
Marguerite E Small Elementary
31%
44%
91.9%
17
District Operations
Attendance
#291 of 328Attendance Rate92.2%
Avg Days Absent13
Chronically Absent (10%+)24.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)6.8%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#112 of 325In-District Per Pupil$24,027
Total Per Pupil$23,602
Total FTE Students3,478
Teacher Salaries
#28 of 325Average Salary$110,664
Teacher FTE Count259
Salary vs. Town Income2.4x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.4x the town's per capita income ($45,501). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#135 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners19.2%
Students w/ Disabilities18.5%
Total Students3,108
Staffing & Retention
#228 of 327Teacher Retention84.3%
Principal Retention83.3%
Total Teachers300
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Dennis
Avg Assessed Value
$902,887
#69 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$3,873
Income Per Capita
$48,062
#136 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#332
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 Rate0.43%
Tax as % of Income8.06%(low burden)
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
$86.1M+0.73% levy growth(low)
Residential$75.9M
Commercial/Industrial$10.2M
Residential Share88.12%(mostly homes)
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 3.2% (2.5% base + 0.73% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (88.12%) 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
$5.6M6.7% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $83.2M.
Yarmouth
Avg Assessed Value
$710,002
#69 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$4,949
Income Per Capita
$42,939
#136 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#288
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 Rate0.7%
Tax as % of Income11.53%(below avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
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
$74.5M+0.72% levy growth(low)
Residential$38.5M
Commercial/Industrial$35.9M
Residential Share51.73%(diverse)
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 3.2% (2.5% base + 0.72% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (51.73%) 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
$8.2M7.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $116.4M.