Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tisbury Elementary School 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tisbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tisbury Elementary School's student population of 312 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Tisbury Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tisbury Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
8%
10%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tisbury Elementary School's ranking?
Tisbury Elementary School is ranked #607 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tisbury Elementary School often compared to?
Tisbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Bluffs Elementary School, Edgartown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tisbury Elementary School?
312 students attend Tisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tisbury Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tisbury Elementary School?
Tisbury Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tisbury Elementary School offer ?
Tisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tisbury Elementary School part of?
Tisbury Elementary School is part of Tisbury School District.
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