Provincetown

Provincetown, Massachusetts is home to a single elementary school, Provincetown Schools, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 142 students. The school is part of the Provincetown District, which is ranked 310 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($44,861) than the state average, Provincetown Schools consistently underperforms the state on MCAS test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts was 27.78% compared to the state average of 39.17%, and in Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 20.83% compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 6.3 to 1 suggests a high level of individualized attention, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Provincetown Schools has a diverse student population, with 56.34% White, 20.42% African American, 13.38% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American, and 9.15% two or more races. While this diversity could present both opportunities and challenges, the data indicates that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to all of its students, regardless of their background. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation may be necessary to identify and address the underlying issues contributing to the consistently low academic performance.