Very Good
#493 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
James M. Quinn School
Elementary School · Dartmouth · Dartmouth, MA
A Dartmouth elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
529 Hawthorn Street, Dartmouth, MA 02747
- Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James M. Quinn School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where James M. Quinn School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,357/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dartmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,665
Median home value
$460,400
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsey B WinslowEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Thomas R RodmanEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Ellen R HathawayEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Carter BrooksEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dartmouth
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
James M. Quinn School is listed in Dartmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James M. Quinn School
James M. Quinn School is a public elementary school in Dartmouth, MA, part of Dartmouth, serving approximately 712 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James M. Quinn School
What grades does James M. Quinn School serve?
James M. Quinn School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James M. Quinn School?
James M. Quinn School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Quinn School?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Quinn School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James M. Quinn School rank in MA?
James M. Quinn School ranks #493 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is James M. Quinn School's MySchoolScout rating?
James M. Quinn School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James M. Quinn School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James M. Quinn School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James M. Quinn School a charter school?
No, James M. Quinn School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James M. Quinn School a Title I school?
No, James M. Quinn School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 712
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (508) 997-3178
- Area population (ZIP 02747)
- 21,500
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02747; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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