Serving 359 students in grades 3-5, Bourne Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourne Intermediate School's student population of 359 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Bourne Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourne Intermediate School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1220 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
79%
51%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourne Intermediate School's ranking?
Bourne Intermediate School is ranked #1220 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bourne Intermediate School?
359 students attend Bourne Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bourne Intermediate School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bourne Intermediate School?
Bourne Intermediate School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bourne Intermediate School offer ?
Bourne Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bourne Intermediate School part of?
Bourne Intermediate School is part of Bourne School District.
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