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#834 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
West Tisbury Elementary
Elementary School · Up-island Regional · West Tisbury, MA
An Up-island Regional elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
401 Old County Road PO Box 250, West Tisbury, MA 02575
- Math 50% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Tisbury Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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 118 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average516/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Tisbury), 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
$181,304
Median home value
$1,183,300
Median rent
$2,146/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Tisbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Chilmark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | K–5 | Not available | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Up-island Regional
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $36,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Tisbury Elementary is listed in Up-Island Regional; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Tisbury Elementary
West Tisbury Elementary is a public elementary school in West Tisbury, MA, part of Up-island Regional, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Tisbury Elementary
What grades does West Tisbury Elementary serve?
West Tisbury Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend West Tisbury Elementary?
West Tisbury Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Tisbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Tisbury Elementary is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Tisbury Elementary rank in MA?
West Tisbury Elementary ranks #834 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Tisbury Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Tisbury Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 West Tisbury Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Tisbury Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Tisbury Elementary a charter school?
No, West Tisbury Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Tisbury Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Tisbury Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dukes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (508) 696-7738
- Area population (ZIP 02575)
- 2,417
- Area median age
- 55.3
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 02575; 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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