The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Science. The lowest is 59% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Jenkins Elementary School
Jenkins Elementary School serves the coastal town of Scituate, Massachusetts, a predominantly residential community on the South Shore about midway between Boston and Plymouth. Scituate blends year-round neighborhoods with a working harbor, a commercial fishing fleet, and a summer tourism economy. The town has several distinct villages, and its population swells seasonally. The MBTA Greenbush commuter rail line connects Scituate to Boston, supporting a commuter-oriented population. Home values in the area are very high, reflecting the desirability of this seaside location.
Jenkins is one of four elementary schools in the Scituate district, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Black and Hispanic students and a modest percentage of students identifying as two or more races. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as on students with disabilities and English learners, was not reported in the available information. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school directly about its support for students with special needs and the economic diversity of its population.
On state assessments, Jenkins students have shown solid results that place the school among the stronger elementary schools in Plymouth County. In the most recent testing year, a majority of students scored at proficient or above in mathematics and English language arts. Science achievement was notably strong, with a clear majority of test takers meeting the proficiency threshold. The school's overall proficiency across tested subjects sits in the top quartile when compared with other districts in Plymouth County. Multi-year trend data, available for several prior years, shows that performance has moved within a moderate range, with some variation from year to year, which is typical for a single school of this size. The pandemic-era dip visible in the 2021-22 data has been followed by a partial recovery. The school participates fully in the NextGen MCAS tests, and participation rates are high.
Because Jenkins serves only elementary grades, there are no graduation rate data, chronic absenteeism rate, or high school course offerings to report. Those metrics apply only to secondary schools.
The school's location in Scituate means that families live in a town with high housing costs, a walkable harbor village, and access to beaches and recreational boating. The town has a traditional New England character with several dispersed villages, so most neighborhoods outside the harbor core are car-dependent. The district as a whole did not have any major recent changes publicly reported that would affect this school.
For a family looking at this school, the academic picture is one of above-average elementary performance within a high-cost coastal community. The school's test results are competitive with many suburban districts in the region, and the science outcomes stand out as a particular strength. The available data does not provide insight into classroom resources, extracurricular offerings for young students, or the school's approach to enrichment and intervention. Those are likely things a parent would want to explore in conversation with the principal or during a visit.
See more original research from School Decision →