Tantasqua Regional Jr High School

320 Brookfield Rd
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 551 students in grades 7-8, Tantasqua Regional Jr High 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 52% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tantasqua Regional Jr High School's student population of 551 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Tantasqua Regional Jr High 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 Tantasqua Regional Jr High School is 0.27, 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)
#647 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
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52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tantasqua Regional Jr High School 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.
46%
44%
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54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tantasqua Regional Jr High School 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
1%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
85%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Tantasqua Regional Jr High School 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
24%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tantasqua Regional Jr High School's ranking?
Tantasqua Regional Jr High School is ranked #647 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tantasqua Regional Jr High School often compared to?
Tantasqua Regional Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quabbin Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% 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 Tantasqua Regional Jr High School?
551 students attend Tantasqua Regional Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tantasqua Regional Jr High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tantasqua Regional Jr High School?
Tantasqua Regional Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tantasqua Regional Jr High School offer ?
Tantasqua Regional Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tantasqua Regional Jr High School part of?
Tantasqua Regional Jr High School is part of Tantasqua School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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