Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Centerville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Centerville Elementary School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centerville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centerville Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
68%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centerville Elementary School's ranking?
Centerville Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Centerville Elementary School often compared to?
Centerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Villages Elementary School, Hyannis West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Centerville Elementary School?
247 students attend Centerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Centerville Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centerville Elementary School?
Centerville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Centerville Elementary School offer ?
Centerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Centerville Elementary School part of?
Centerville Elementary School is part of Barnstable School District.
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