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#1145 of 1,793 schools in MA
John K Tarbox
Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA
A Lawrence elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
59 Alder Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
- Math 22% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John K Tarbox score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 John K Tarbox sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), 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
$54,525
Median home value
$393,800
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01841; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Oliver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Francis M LeahyEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Lawrence Family Development Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 879 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lawrence
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #7 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John K Tarbox is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John K Tarbox
John K Tarbox is a public elementary school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 274 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,145 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John K Tarbox
What grades does John K Tarbox serve?
John K Tarbox serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend John K Tarbox?
John K Tarbox has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John K Tarbox?
The student-teacher ratio at John K Tarbox is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John K Tarbox rank in MA?
John K Tarbox ranks #1,145 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John K Tarbox's MySchoolScout rating?
John K Tarbox has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 John K Tarbox?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John K Tarbox has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John K Tarbox a charter school?
No, John K Tarbox is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John K Tarbox a Title I school?
No, John K Tarbox is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (978) 975-5983
- Area population (ZIP 01841)
- 52,761
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 01841; 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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