Serving 704 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James M. Quinn School 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 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James M. Quinn School's student population of 704 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James M. Quinn School 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 James M. Quinn School is 0.30, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#569 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
83%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M. Quinn School's ranking?
James M. Quinn School is ranked #569 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend James M. Quinn School?
704 students attend James M. Quinn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of James M. Quinn School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M. Quinn School?
James M. Quinn School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James M. Quinn School offer ?
James M. Quinn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James M. Quinn School part of?
James M. Quinn School is part of Dartmouth School District.
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