Below Average
#1591 of 1,793 schools in MA
Tisbury Elementary
Elementary School · Tisbury · Vineyard Haven, MA
An elementary school in Vineyard Haven, MA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 West William Street Po Box 878, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
- Math 32% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tisbury Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2022, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 118 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Tisbury Elementary 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,615
Median home value
$911,300
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02568; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Oak Bluffs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Martha's Vineyard Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| West Tisbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tisbury
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $43,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tisbury Elementary is listed in Tisbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tisbury Elementary
Tisbury Elementary is a public elementary school in Vineyard Haven, MA, part of Tisbury, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tisbury Elementary
What grades does Tisbury Elementary serve?
Tisbury Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Tisbury Elementary?
Tisbury Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tisbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tisbury Elementary is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tisbury Elementary rank in MA?
Tisbury Elementary ranks #1,591 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Tisbury Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tisbury Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Tisbury Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tisbury Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tisbury Elementary a charter school?
No, Tisbury Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tisbury Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tisbury Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Dukes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (508) 696-6500
- Area population (ZIP 02568)
- 8,829
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 02568; 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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