James Tansey vs Spencer Borden
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 641 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Tansey
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Spencer Borden
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | James Tansey Fall River, Massachusetts | Spencer Borden Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 1,009 | #568 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #25165 of 50,301 | #19675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 280 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Borden scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 50.0).
- •Spencer Borden does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Spencer Borden does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Spencer Borden does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.6).
- •Spencer Borden is the larger school with 575 students compared with 280.
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 James Tansey better than Spencer Borden?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Borden ranks higher (57.9 vs 50.0 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 James Tansey and Spencer Borden?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Tansey: 280. Spencer Borden: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Tansey and Spencer Borden rank in Massachusetts?
James Tansey is 685th of 1,009 and Spencer Borden is 568th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).