B+ Top 40%

Tantasqua Regional Junior High School

Grades 07-08 STURBRIDGE, MA

Dropped 10 spots from last year

#143 State Rank
B District Grade
320B Brookfield Road, STURBRIDGE, MA 01518
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
576 Students
93.9% Attendance Rate
44.9 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

CIV

47% Proficient or Above
7% Advanced

English Language Arts

43.5% Proficient or Above
8.5% Advanced

Mathematics

44.5% Proficient or Above
9% Advanced

Science

47% Proficient or Above
7% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 CIV 08 47% 7%
2025 English Language Arts 07 38% 5%
2025 English Language Arts 08 49% 12%
2025 Mathematics 07 42% 7%
2025 Mathematics 08 47% 11%
2025 Science 08 47% 7%
2024 English Language Arts 07 43% 9%
2024 English Language Arts 08 45% 6%
2024 Mathematics 07 53% 13%
2024 Mathematics 08 51% 3%
2024 Science 08 48% 6%
2023 English Language Arts 07 45% 5%
2023 English Language Arts 08 48% 3%
2023 Mathematics 07 51% 11%
2023 Mathematics 08 59% 9%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

576 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 85.8%
Hispanic 6.8%
Multiracial 4.5%
Asian 1.7%
Black 1.2%

Gender

48.3% Male
51.4% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 0%
Special Education 15.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 27.4%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.9% Attendance Rate
16% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

320B Brookfield Road, STURBRIDGE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tantasqua Regional Junior High School's grade rating?

Tantasqua Regional Junior High School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #143 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 40% of Massachusetts Middle schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Tantasqua Regional Junior High School?

Approximately 576 students are enrolled at Tantasqua Regional Junior High School.

How does Tantasqua Regional Junior High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Tantasqua Regional Junior High School's proficiency rates are: CIV (47% proficient), English Language Arts (44% proficient), Mathematics (44% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Tantasqua Regional Junior High School?

Tantasqua Regional Junior High School has an attendance rate of 93.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Tantasqua Regional Junior High School part of?

Tantasqua Regional Junior High School is part of Sturbridge School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.