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Mary Fonseca Elementary School vs. James Tansey

Should you attend Mary Fonseca Elementary School or James Tansey? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
James Tansey
711 Ray Street
Fall River, MA 02720
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

James Tansey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Fonseca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Tansey 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
632 students
306 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Fonseca Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Tansey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Fonseca Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Tansey.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Fonseca Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Tansey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Fonseca Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fall River School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Tansey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fall River School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1550 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#719 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Fonseca Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Tansey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Fonseca Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Tansey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Fonseca Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Tansey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Fonseca Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Tansey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary Fonseca Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James Tansey by grade.
Pre-K Students
58
-
Kindergarten Students
92
55
Grade 1 Students
106
55
Grade 2 Students
102
54
Grade 3 Students
91
41
Grade 4 Students
88
56
Grade 5 Students
95
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Tansey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Tansey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Tansey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Tansey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Tansey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Fonseca Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Tansey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Tansey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Fonseca Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Tansey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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