Serving 274 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
274 students attend John K Tarbox.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of John K Tarbox students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
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).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 274 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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