Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oak Bluffs Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Bluffs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Bluffs Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Bluffs 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 Oak Bluffs Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#815 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
38%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
52%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Bluffs Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Bluffs Elementary School is ranked #815 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Oak Bluffs Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Bluffs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tisbury Elementary School, Edgartown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Oak Bluffs Elementary School?
438 students attend Oak Bluffs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Oak Bluffs Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Bluffs Elementary School?
Oak Bluffs Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oak Bluffs Elementary School offer ?
Oak Bluffs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Bluffs Elementary School part of?
Oak Bluffs Elementary School is part of Oak Bluffs School District.
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