Wampatuck Elementary

Summary:

Wampatuck Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in Scituate, Massachusetts, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 454. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and strong support for students with special needs and disabilities.

Wampatuck Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with MCAS proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 52.22% in ELA, 63.33% in Math, and 70.31% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively. This consistent high performance has earned the school rankings as high as 10th out of 936 schools in Massachusetts, a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and support systems.

While Wampatuck Elementary's academic excellence is undeniable, the school's student population is predominantly white, with over 93% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the school to consider addressing, as exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences can be valuable for student development. However, the school's exceptional support for students with special needs and disabilities, ranking among the top 56 out of 672 elementary schools in Massachusetts, is a notable strength that sets it apart from many other schools in the region, including nearby Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, and Cohasset schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 266 Tilden Rd
       Scituate, MA  02066


(781) 545-8790

District: Scituate

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,863 Help


Students who attend Wampatuck Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gates Middle School
High:    Scituate High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details Wampatuck Elementary ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Scituate School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wampatuck Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Scituate School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wampatuck Elementary is 12.8. 2 elementary schools in the Scituate School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wampatuck Elementary is $14,863, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Scituate School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wampatuck Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wampatuck Elementary 196th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Wampatuck Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Scituate:

SchoolDigger ranks Scituate 53rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wampatuck Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.76 220th 884 75.1%
2004 75.80 216th 882 75.5%
2005 85.88 96th 887 89.2%
2006 84.63 121st 911 86.7%
2007 89.07 50th 911 94.5%
2008 91.37 32nd 908 96.5%
2009 89.24 54th 909 94.1%
2010 87.54 77th 920 91.6%
2011 84.26 114th 924 87.7%
2012 89.39 55th 930 94.1%
2013 87.96 64th 928 93.1%
2014 91.30 21st 926 97.7%
2015 85.58 97th 914 89.4%
2016 91.84 26th 932 97.2%
2017 92.89 24th 938 97.4%
2018 93.07 23rd 934 97.5%
2019 92.78 25th 942 97.3%
2021 95.59 10th 936 98.9%
2022 88.98 93rd 932 90.0%
2023 86.31 118th 928 87.3%
2024 78.93 196th 916 78.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.03 46th 886 94.8%
2019 79.93 100th 896 88.8%
2021 92.67 29th 894 96.8%
2022 80.61 113th 905 87.5%
2023 79.67 84th 703 88.1%
2024 56.69 248th 731 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.27 4th 893 99.6%
2019 90.52 44th 902 95.1%
2021 91.43 47th 898 94.8%
2022 91.52 47th 901 94.8%
2023 84.97 122nd 887 86.2%
2024 81.27 154th 886 82.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.62 46th 656 93.0%
2019 97.15 7th 665 98.9%
2022 84.66 56th 672 91.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 100th 898 88.9%
2019 91.48 33rd 907 96.4%
2021 95.99 5th 904 99.4%
2022 82.91 131st 908 85.6%
2023 83.53 129th 896 85.6%
2024 72.47 251st 891 71.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.18 12th 925 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wampatuck Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.10 17th 772 97.8%
2019 89.06 36th 780 95.4%
2021 93.85 10th 765 98.7%
2022 83.40 90th 764 88.2%
2023 81.74 107th 762 86.0%
2024 71.94 189th 753 74.9%
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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.

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Open Quote The education my kids receive at Wampatuck is excellent. We have been extremely happy with the teachers every year. The standards are high but the teachers give the kids every opportunity to achieve. Love the school garden for educational and nutritional benefit to the students. My kids really like the mini-miles program in walktober! We as parents are focusing on influencing the school to focus on better nutrition for school lunches and the reception has been great. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wampatuck Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 470 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 472 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 499 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 519 12 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 534 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1993 529 9 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1994 588 9 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1995 553 14 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 553 14 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 542 32 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 556 30 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 542 28 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2000 532 21 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 534 22 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 527 18 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 527 18 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 396 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 411 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 413 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 425 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 413 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 423 4 4 0 0 0 2 0 433
2010 427 6 3 0 0 0 1 0 437
2011 406 6 3 1 0 0 1 0 417
2012 373 9 5 1 0 2 3 0 393
2013 363 11 3 1 0 2 1 0 381
2014 350 9 2 1 0 2 2 0 366
2015 403 13 4 1 0 0 6 0 427
2016 399 13 4 4 0 0 6 0 426
2017 391 15 4 6 0 0 11 0 427
2018 365 13 6 8 0 0 8 0 400
2019 381 9 4 10 0 0 7 0 411
2020 399 10 1 13 0 0 11 0 434
2021 361 7 0 14 0 0 8 0 390
2022 390 5 0 9 0 0 11 0 415
2023 424 5 0 11 0 0 14 0 454
2024 397 8 0 12 0 0 13 0 430

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 Wampatuck Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 n/a n/a n/a
1991 536 n/a n/a n/a
1992 546 n/a n/a n/a
1993 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 606 n/a n/a n/a
1995 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 582 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 572 n/a 0.0 5.2
2000 557 n/a 0.0 6.1
2001 560 n/a 0.0 4.6
2002 547 n/a n/a 2.4
2003 547 n/a n/a 2.4
2004 415 29.6 14.0 4.8
2005 429 29.2 14.7 4
2006 423 29.2 14.5 2.4
2007 436 31.0 14.1 1.6
2008 425 33.2 12.8 4
2009 433 34.2 12.7 1.8
2010 437 29.2 14.9 0.9
2011 417 27.2 15.3 7.7
2012 393 28.4 13.8 8.1
2013 381 26.3 14.4 12.3
2014 366 30.0 12.1 8.2
2015 427 33.0 12.9 8
2016 426 32.0 13.3 n/a
2017 427 33.9 12.5 n/a
2018 400 32.2 12.3 n/a
2019 411 32.4 12.6 n/a
2020 434 34.4 12.5 n/a
2021 390 34.0 11.4 n/a
2022 415 33.6 12.3 n/a
2023 454 33.8 13.4 n/a
2024 430 33.3 12.8 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 Wampatuck Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a n/a
1990 508 n/a n/a n/a
1991 536 n/a n/a n/a
1992 546 n/a n/a n/a
1993 552 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 606 n/a n/a n/a
1995 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 582 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 590 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 572 n/a 0.0 5.2
2000 557 n/a 0.0 6.1
2001 560 n/a 0.0 4.6
2002 547 n/a n/a 2.4
2003 547 n/a n/a 2.4
2004 415 29.6 14.0 4.8
2005 429 29.2 14.7 4
2006 423 29.2 14.5 2.4
2007 436 31.0 14.1 1.6
2008 425 33.2 12.8 4
2009 433 34.2 12.7 1.8
2010 437 29.2 14.9 0.9
2011 417 27.2 15.3 7.7
2012 393 28.4 13.8 8.1
2013 381 26.3 14.4 12.3
2014 366 30.0 12.1 8.2
2015 427 33.0 12.9 8
2016 426 32.0 13.3 n/a
2017 427 33.9 12.5 n/a
2018 400 32.2 12.3 n/a
2019 411 32.4 12.6 n/a
2020 434 34.4 12.5 n/a
2021 390 34.0 11.4 n/a
2022 415 33.6 12.3 n/a
2023 454 33.8 13.4 n/a
2024 430 33.3 12.8 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wampatuck Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $92 (0.6%) $15,074 (99.4%) $15,166
2020 $474 (3.1%) $14,854 (96.9%) $15,328
2021 $116 (0.8%) $14,747 (99.2%) $14,863

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wampatuck Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 928 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wampatuck Elementary)8153.5
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)8063.8
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wampatuck Elementary)6864.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scituate)6959.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wampatuck Elementary)8458.1
 25.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)7660.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wampatuck Elementary)8679
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)7769.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wampatuck Elementary)8267.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)7967.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wampatuck Elementary)8469.4
 14.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)7766.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Wampatuck Elementary)7867.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Scituate)6962.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wampatuck Elementary)8359.9
 23.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Scituate)7163.4
 7.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wampatuck Elementary)7971
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Scituate)6761.3
 5.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Wampatuck Elementary)7867.7
 10.3%
   All Grades Science (Scituate)6762.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411454
 10.5%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White381424
 11.3%
Two or More Races714
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wampatuck Elementary

Students who attend Wampatuck Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gates Middle School
High : Scituate High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 430 students attended Wampatuck Elementary.

Students at Wampatuck Elementary are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Wampatuck Elementary ranks 196th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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