Barnstable Middle School serves 927 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
927 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
84%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Barnstable Middle School?
927 students attend Barnstable Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Barnstable Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnstable Middle School?
Barnstable Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barnstable Middle School offer ?
Barnstable Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barnstable Middle School part of?
Barnstable Middle School is part of Barnstable School District.
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