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Best Schools in 02542, MA
02542, MA has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,179 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in 02542 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02542, MA
The top high schools in 02542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandwich Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 928 Students
2. Falmouth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
3. Bourne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourne • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students
4. Mashpee Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mashpee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 655 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02542, MA
The top middle schools in 02542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morse Pond School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falmouth • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 482 Students
2. Lawrence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falmouth • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 477 Students
3. Bourne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourne • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02542, MA
The top elementary schools in 02542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Ridge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 674 Students
2. North Falmouth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falmouth • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students
3. Quashnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mashpee • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 398 Students
4. Bourne Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourne • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 370 Students
5. Forestdale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 540 Students
6. Bournedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bourne • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 402 Students
7. Kenneth Coombs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mashpee • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02542, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02542, MA has a total population of 793 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02542, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02542, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02542, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02542, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02542, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02542, MA
How many schools are in 02542, MA?
02542, MA has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,179 students in total.
How do schools in 02542 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 02542 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in 02542 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02542?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations