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#789 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 44% in state
Tantasqua Regional JR High
Middle School · Tantasqua · Fiskdale, MA
A middle school in Fiskdale, MA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320B Brookfield Rd, Fiskdale, MA 01518
- Math 45% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tantasqua Regional JR High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
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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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tantasqua Regional JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,193
Median home value
$410,100
Median rent
$1,051/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01518; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–7 | 2.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tantasqua
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tantasqua Regional JR High is listed in Tantasqua; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tantasqua Regional JR High
Tantasqua Regional JR High is a public middle school in Fiskdale, MA, part of Tantasqua, serving approximately 560 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #789 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 Tantasqua Regional JR High
What grades does Tantasqua Regional JR High serve?
Tantasqua Regional JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Tantasqua Regional JR High?
Tantasqua Regional JR High has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tantasqua Regional JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tantasqua Regional JR High is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tantasqua Regional JR High rank in MA?
Tantasqua Regional JR High ranks #789 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Tantasqua Regional JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tantasqua Regional JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Tantasqua Regional JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tantasqua Regional JR High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tantasqua Regional JR High a charter school?
No, Tantasqua Regional JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tantasqua Regional JR High a Title I school?
No, Tantasqua Regional JR High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (508) 347-7381
- Area population (ZIP 01518)
- 2,835
- Area average commute
- 49.5 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 01518; 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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