Burgess Elementary vs Tantasqua Regional Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess Elementary
Sturbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
842 students
Tantasqua Regional Jr High
Fiskdale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
576 students
| Measure | Burgess Elementary Sturbridge, Massachusetts | Tantasqua Regional Jr High Fiskdale, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 1,009 | #141 of 300 |
| National rank | #5894 of 50,301 | #4543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 842 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Sturbridge | Fiskdale |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burgess Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 64.3).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Burgess Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Tantasqua Regional Jr High does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.0).
- •Burgess Elementary is the larger school with 842 students compared with 576.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burgess Elementary better than Tantasqua Regional Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), Burgess Elementary ranks higher (78.4 vs 64.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burgess Elementary and Tantasqua Regional Jr High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Sturbridge and Fiskdale in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess Elementary: 842. Tantasqua Regional Jr High: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess Elementary and Tantasqua Regional Jr High rank in Massachusetts?
Burgess Elementary is 223rd of 1,009 and Tantasqua Regional Jr High is 141st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).