The majority of students in Dukes County schools were white in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Of the 2,283 pupils attending Dukes County schools, 60.7% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group, making up 27.3% of the Dukes County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Dukes County schools, representing 62.4% of the student body.
Tisbury Elementary School had the most even distribution of races among county schools, which included 47.8% of white students, 39% of Hispanic students, 6.3% of African American students, 2.9% of Native American students, and 0.4% of Asian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased 2.4% compared to the previous year.
Students in Massachusetts are predominantly white, according to state data from 2020. 35% of students were considered people of color.
Across the state, Hispanic and Latino students suffered the highest high school dropout rates.
Underrepresentation is also found among educators in Massachusetts. The Rennie Center reported that only 9% of teachers are people of color.
| School name | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmark Elementary School | White | 84.3% | 70 |
| Cuttyhunk Elementary School | — | — | — |
| Edgartown Elementary School | White | 62.9% | 404 |
| Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School | White | 62.4% | 757 |
| Oak Bluffs Elementary School | White | 51.6% | 438 |
| Tisbury Elementary School | White | 47.8% | 272 |
| West Tisbury Elementary School | White | 71.6% | 342 |
