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John K Tarbox

59 Alder Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 275 students in grades 1-5, John K Tarbox 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John K Tarbox ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John K Tarbox's student population of 275 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John K Tarbox ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John K Tarbox is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1402 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John K Tarbox 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John K Tarbox 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John K Tarbox and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
97%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John K Tarbox and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
10%
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White
2%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John K Tarbox.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of John K Tarbox and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John K Tarbox and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John K Tarbox and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John K Tarbox's ranking?
John K Tarbox is ranked #1402 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John K Tarbox often compared to?
John K Tarboxis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John K Tarbox?
275 students attend John K Tarbox.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of John K Tarbox students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John K Tarbox?
John K Tarbox has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John K Tarbox offer ?
John K Tarbox offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John K Tarbox part of?
John K Tarbox is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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