Tantasqua School District

320 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,759 students in Tantasqua School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Tantasqua School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,759 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tantasqua School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#137 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
41%
48%
44%
49%
44%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
85%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,183 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,502
$23,845
Spending / Student
$18,183
$24,602

Best Tantasqua School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tantasqua Regional Sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
319 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Tantasqua Regional Jr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-7381
Grades: 7-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Tantasqua Regional Vocational
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-3045
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tantasqua School District?
Tantasqua School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,759 students.
What is the rank of Tantasqua School District?
Tantasqua School District is ranked #139 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tantasqua School District?
85% of Tantasqua School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tantasqua School District?
Tantasqua School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Tantasqua School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,183 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 1,759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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