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Public School | Grades K-5 | Fall River

James Tansey Elementary School is located in Fall River, MA and is one of 10 elementary schools in Fall River School District. It is a public school that serves 320 students in grades K-5.

James Tansey Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James Tansey Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, James Tansey Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James Tansey Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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711 Ray St, Fall River, MA 02720

(508) 675-8206

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 320

48% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, James Tansey Elementary School had 47% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

84%

Two or More Races

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

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Fall River District Spending

$15,398Per Pupil

The Fall River spends $15,398 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fall River District

21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, James Tansey Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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59%

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63%

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53%

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26%

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48%

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44%

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43%

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63%

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31%

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English Language Arts

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67%

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Math

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English Language Arts

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29%

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48%

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39%

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49%

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34%

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40%

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English Language Arts

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Math

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83%

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English Language Arts

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36%

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25%

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50%

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James Tansey Elementary School

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Fall River District Spending

21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Test Scores

About the MCAS

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

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English Language Arts

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Science

English Language Arts

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English Language Arts

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