There were 11 Asian students enrolled in Dukes County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 31.3% less than the previous year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Data showed that Dukes County welcomed a total of 2,155 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, Asian pupils comprised 0.5% of the total, making this group the least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the seven schools in Dukes County, Oak Bluffs Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of Asian students in the 2023-24 school year, with a total of seven students.
Proficiency in core subjects in Massachusetts still remains below pre-pandemic levels. According to the 2024 NAEP results, 25% of eighth-graders were not considered proficient in reading, and 32% did not reach math benchmarks. Fourth-graders performed better in reading, with 18% not reaching proficiency. However, they struggled with math, with only 68% achieving grade-level proficiency.
| School name | Asian Students Enrolment | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilmark Elementary School | 1 | 73 | 1.4% |
| Cuttyhunk Elementary School | 0 | 0 | NaN% |
| Edgartown Elementary School | 1 | 386 | 0.3% |
| Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School | 2 | 681 | 0.3% |
| Oak Bluffs Elementary School | 7 | 419 | 1.7% |
| Tisbury Elementary School | 0 | 271 | 0% |
| West Tisbury Elementary School | 0 | 325 | 0% |
