Tisbury Elementary School

40 West William Street
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tisbury Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tisbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tisbury Elementary School's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Tisbury Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tisbury Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#531 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
48%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Tisbury Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tisbury Elementary School's ranking?
Tisbury Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tisbury Elementary School often compared to?
Tisbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Bluffs Elementary School, Edgartown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Tisbury Elementary School?
286 students attend Tisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tisbury Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tisbury Elementary School?
Tisbury Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tisbury Elementary School offer ?
Tisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tisbury Elementary School part of?
Tisbury Elementary School is part of Tisbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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