James Tansey

711 Ray Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Tansey ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

James Tansey's student population of 276 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

James Tansey ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Tansey is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#899 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
41%
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35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Tansey and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Tansey and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
24%
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Black
7%
10%
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White
68%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of James Tansey and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Tansey's ranking?
James Tansey is ranked #899 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are James Tansey often compared to?
James Tanseyis often viewed alongside schools like Spencer Borden, North End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend James Tansey?
276 students attend James Tansey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of James Tansey students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Tansey?
James Tansey has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James Tansey offer ?
James Tansey offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Tansey part of?
James Tansey is part of Fall River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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