Wareham Elementary School

Summary:

Wareham Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 919 students in grades PK-4 in Wareham, Massachusetts. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with only 29.21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40.45% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly below the state averages.

Wareham Elementary School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 95-109 Massachusetts elementary schools for English Language Arts in recent years. In contrast, White students and students with disabilities rank in the bottom 20-30% of Massachusetts elementary schools. The school serves a higher proportion of low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 40% of Massachusetts elementary schools for this subgroup.

Wareham Elementary School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Carver Elementary School, Acushnet Elementary School, and North Falmouth Elementary. These schools tend to have higher MCAS proficiency rates and better overall rankings within the state. Additionally, Wareham Elementary School's performance varies significantly across grade levels, with 3rd-grade students generally outperforming their 4th-grade counterparts on MCAS assessments.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 63 Minot Avenue
       Wareham, MA  02571


(508) 291-3530

District: Wareham

SchoolDigger Rank:
596th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,045 Help


Students who attend Wareham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wareham Middle
High:    Wareham Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  933

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wareham Elementary School ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wareham Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wareham Elementary School is $20,045.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wareham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wareham Elementary School 596th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Wareham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wareham:

SchoolDigger ranks Wareham 289th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wareham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.94 585th 884 33.8%
2004 28.73 654th 882 25.9%
2005 37.37 585th 887 34.0%
2006 42.31 570th 911 37.4%
2007 36.60 647th 911 29.0%
2008 42.21 591st 908 34.9%
2009 45.31 541st 909 40.5%
2010 35.90 641st 920 30.3%
2011 55.49 453rd 924 51.0%
2012 40.72 597th 930 35.8%
2013 40.59 602nd 928 35.1%
2014 29.43 700th 926 24.4%
2015 16.28 796th 914 12.9%
2016 8.45 881st 932 5.5%
2017 17.54 810th 938 13.6%
2018 19.35 789th 934 15.5%
2019 14.70 840th 942 10.8%
2021 14.69 795th 936 15.1%
2022 18.78 765th 932 17.9%
2023 34.14 627th 928 32.4%
2024 35.26 596th 916 34.9%
See the entire list of Massachusetts Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 22nd 25 12.0%
2019 9.05 29th 31 6.5%
2021 14.60 25th 27 7.4%
2022 10.22 31st 31 0.0%
2023 26.63 23rd 33 30.3%
2024 19.65 32nd 40 20.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.70 691st 886 22.0%
2019 19.90 813th 896 9.3%
2021 21.94 767th 894 14.2%
2022 27.22 709th 905 21.7%
2023 31.20 480th 703 31.7%
2024 37.46 439th 731 39.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.03 493rd 685 28.0%
2019 26.50 573rd 700 18.1%
2021 27.73 557th 705 21.0%
2022 32.25 559th 772 27.6%
2023 57.09 292nd 757 61.4%
2024 55.68 298th 760 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.17 761st 893 14.8%
2019 17.42 790th 902 12.4%
2021 16.35 756th 898 15.8%
2022 22.13 717th 901 20.4%
2023 27.87 650th 887 26.7%
2024 35.91 568th 886 35.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.24 511th 656 22.1%
2019 26.16 522nd 665 21.5%
2021 25.80 486th 632 23.1%
2022 26.50 520th 672 22.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.71 739th 898 17.7%
2019 14.81 814th 907 10.3%
2021 14.64 784th 904 13.3%
2022 18.27 756th 908 16.7%
2023 43.45 513th 896 42.7%
2024 36.59 572nd 891 35.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.74 796th 925 13.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.97 264th 399 33.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.60 130th 174 25.3%
2019 34.26 120th 172 30.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.23 223rd 379 41.2%
2019 36.41 276th 398 30.7%
2021 32.49 259th 379 31.7%
2022 62.64 94th 401 76.6%
2023 69.51 79th 420 81.2%
2024 64.53 95th 446 78.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wareham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.32 709th 772 8.2%
2019 8.04 751st 780 3.7%
2021 6.42 742nd 765 3.0%
2022 10.08 723rd 764 5.4%
2023 23.53 632nd 762 17.1%
2024 22.82 635th 753 15.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wareham Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Open Quote I believe that this school does its very best to assure that all students are getting the best education that the Wareham school budget will allow. With constant cuts and lay off issues, this school has made a commendable effort to see that each student is afforded their best efforts. Remember, parent involvement is a pivotal part of this process. Without the support and guidance of family members, chances of achievement come down. Minot Forest School has caring teachers who want to see students succeed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wareham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 580 43 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 606 12 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 563 68 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1991 566 61 9 27 15 n/a n/a 0 678
1992 585 62 6 19 20 n/a n/a 0 692
1993 600 73 7 18 12 n/a n/a 0 710
1994 629 72 7 17 14 n/a n/a 0 739
1995 587 74 6 25 9 n/a n/a 0 701
1996 587 74 6 25 9 n/a n/a 0 701
1997 599 64 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 475 72 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 451 60 2 13 6 n/a n/a 0 532
2000 484 68 7 13 9 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 445 63 5 10 7 n/a n/a 0 530
2002 406 80 4 8 6 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 406 80 4 8 6 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 431 67 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 416 56 3 8 7 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 369 33 3 19 9 n/a n/a 55 488
2007 382 30 2 24 7 n/a n/a 60 505
2008 385 33 3 32 3 n/a n/a 70 526
2009 454 41 9 36 9 0 83 0 632
2010 429 36 8 36 14 0 71 0 594
2011 385 33 6 36 10 0 57 0 527
2012 407 38 5 39 13 0 60 0 562
2013 502 35 4 49 13 0 63 0 666
2014 457 36 2 42 9 0 56 0 602
2015 377 36 3 34 3 0 41 0 494
2016 350 37 6 32 4 0 42 0 471
2017 380 36 6 29 6 0 50 0 507
2018 351 43 7 32 3 0 54 0 490
2019 237 33 2 34 7 1 44 0 358
2020 215 23 3 39 6 0 37 0 323
2021 198 25 3 35 3 0 37 0 301
2022 192 23 3 41 5 1 54 0 319
2023 654 49 7 87 10 1 111 0 919
2024 694 56 5 78 8 1 91 0 933

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wareham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 n/a n/a n/a
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 n/a n/a n/a
1991 678 n/a n/a n/a
1992 692 n/a n/a n/a
1993 710 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 739 n/a n/a n/a
1995 701 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 701 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 687 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 532 n/a 0.0 53.2
2000 581 n/a 0.0 44.4
2001 530 n/a 0.0 45.8
2002 504 n/a n/a 49.2
2003 504 n/a n/a 49.2
2004 510 38.0 13.4 42.2
2005 490 36.9 13.3 43.1
2006 488 36.8 13.3 51.3
2007 505 38.0 13.3 47.4
2008 526 34.6 15.2 56.8
2009 632 39.1 16.2 54.1
2010 594 43.7 13.5 50.7
2011 527 42.6 12.3 47.8
2012 562 43.5 12.9 53.7
2013 666 47.5 14.0 56.6
2014 602 43.0 13.9 62.1
2015 494 36.0 13.7 100
2016 471 34.0 13.8 n/a
2017 507 30.6 16.5 n/a
2018 490 33.4 14.6 n/a
2019 358 28.1 12.7 n/a
2020 323 27.5 11.7 n/a
2021 301 25.7 11.7 n/a
2022 319 26.1 12.1 n/a
2023 919 75.0 12.2 n/a
2024 933 74.0 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wareham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 n/a n/a n/a
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 640 n/a n/a n/a
1991 678 n/a n/a n/a
1992 692 n/a n/a n/a
1993 710 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 739 n/a n/a n/a
1995 701 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 701 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 687 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 532 n/a 0.0 53.2
2000 581 n/a 0.0 44.4
2001 530 n/a 0.0 45.8
2002 504 n/a n/a 49.2
2003 504 n/a n/a 49.2
2004 510 38.0 13.4 42.2
2005 490 36.9 13.3 43.1
2006 488 36.8 13.3 51.3
2007 505 38.0 13.3 47.4
2008 526 34.6 15.2 56.8
2009 632 39.1 16.2 54.1
2010 594 43.7 13.5 50.7
2011 527 42.6 12.3 47.8
2012 562 43.5 12.9 53.7
2013 666 47.5 14.0 56.6
2014 602 43.0 13.9 62.1
2015 494 36.0 13.7 100
2016 471 34.0 13.8 n/a
2017 507 30.6 16.5 n/a
2018 490 33.4 14.6 n/a
2019 358 28.1 12.7 n/a
2020 323 27.5 11.7 n/a
2021 301 25.7 11.7 n/a
2022 319 26.1 12.1 n/a
2023 919 75.0 12.2 n/a
2024 933 74.0 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wareham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (2.8%) $17,995 (97.2%) $18,510
2020 $712 (3.8%) $17,909 (96.2%) $18,621
2021 $963 (4.8%) $19,082 (95.2%) $20,045

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wareham Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 840th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 627th of 928 Elementary schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wareham Elementary School)4532.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wareham)4432
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wareham Elementary School)3223.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wareham)3222.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wareham Elementary School)2339.9
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wareham)2239.2
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wareham Elementary School)2542.8
 17.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wareham)2441.7
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wareham Elementary School)3435.9
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wareham)3828.8
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wareham Elementary School)2832
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wareham)2723.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358919
 156.7%
African American3349
 48.5%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic3487
 155.9%
Pacific Islander11
White237654
 175.9%
Two or More Races44111
 152.3%


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Students who attend Wareham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wareham Middle
High : Wareham Senior High

Wareham Elementary School ranks 596th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Wareham Elementary School are 74% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 933 students attended Wareham Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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