Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Marguerite E Small Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marguerite E Small Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Marguerite E Small Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Marguerite E Small Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marguerite E Small Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%

Hispanic
16%
25%

Black
14%
10%

White
63%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marguerite E Small Elementary School's ranking?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School is ranked #1206 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Marguerite E Small Elementary School often compared to?
Marguerite E Small Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ezra H Baker Innovation School, Hyannis West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Marguerite E Small Elementary School?
275 students attend Marguerite E Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Marguerite E Small Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marguerite E Small Elementary School?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marguerite E Small Elementary School offer ?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marguerite E Small Elementary School part of?
Marguerite E Small Elementary School is part of Dennis-Yarmouth School District.
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