Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tatnuck ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tatnuck ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tatnuck's student population of 376 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Tatnuck ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tatnuck is 0.70, which is more 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
#1241 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
19%
10%
White
41%
51%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tatnuck's ranking?
Tatnuck is ranked #1241 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Tatnuck often compared to?
Tatnuckis often viewed alongside schools like West Tatnuck by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tatnuck?
376 students attend Tatnuck.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Tatnuck students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tatnuck?
Tatnuck has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tatnuck offer ?
Tatnuck offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tatnuck part of?
Tatnuck is part of Worcester School District.
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