Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Tatnuck ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
West Tatnuck ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Tatnuck is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend West Tatnuck?
366 students attend West Tatnuck.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of West Tatnuck students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Tatnuck?
West Tatnuck has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Tatnuck offer ?
West Tatnuck offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
West Tatnuck School has a terrific school environment where the principal and the teachers continually challenge the students at all grade levels and are able to get them to achieve at high levels. I have 3 children at the school and they can't wait to get to school in the morning.
- Posted by Parent - Dolly
57/24/2014
West Tatnuck demonstrates excellence in many areas across the curriculum and the teachers constantly challenge the students to think deeply about the topic they are learning. All four of my children have attended West Tatnuck and were thoroughly prepared for middle school.
- Posted by Parent - stant
511/15/2012
West Tatnuck Elementary School is a high performing school where both student and teacher expectations are clear and everyone is held to a high standard by the principal.
- Posted by Parent - sjons
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 366 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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