Spencer Borden vs. James Tansey
Should you attend Spencer Borden 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
Top Rankings
Spencer Borden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
James Tansey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer Borden 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 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
575 students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#719 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
-
Kindergarten Students
82
43
Grade 1 Students
99
55
Grade 2 Students
96
48
Grade 3 Students
90
46
Grade 4 Students
91
38
Grade 5 Students
96
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
16%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
50%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
14%