James M. Quinn School

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James M. Quinn School is an elementary school in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serving 704 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and maintains a stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James M. Quinn School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school particularly excels in supporting low socioeconomic status and special education students, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools for these subgroups in both ELA and Math. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the New Bedford school district, James M. Quinn School consistently outperforms them in academic assessments. For example, the school's ELA proficiency rate of 47.19% in the 2023-2024 school year was significantly higher than the New Bedford district average of 20.66%. This consistent performance and the school's effective strategies in supporting diverse student populations suggest a well-rounded and effective educational program at James M. Quinn School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 529 Hawthorn Street
       Dartmouth, MA  02747


(508) 997-3178

District: Dartmouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,625 Help


Students who attend James M. Quinn School usually attend:

Middle:    Dartmouth Middle
High:    Dartmouth High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Two or more races:
7.4%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James M. Quinn School ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dartmouth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details James M. Quinn School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dartmouth School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James M. Quinn School is 12.8. 2 elementary schools in the Dartmouth School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James M. Quinn School is $14,625, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Dartmouth School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James M. Quinn School:

SchoolDigger ranks James M. Quinn School 318th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See James M. Quinn School in the ranking list.)

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Dartmouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Dartmouth 115th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James M. Quinn School

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Rank History for all students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.02 397th 882 55.0%
2005 69.99 287th 887 67.6%
2006 66.82 297th 911 67.4%
2007 76.48 212th 911 76.7%
2008 65.15 332nd 908 63.4%
2009 68.22 313th 909 65.6%
2010 57.89 411th 920 55.3%
2011 59.75 409th 924 55.7%
2012 56.41 452nd 930 51.4%
2013 54.90 473rd 928 49.0%
2014 59.91 408th 926 55.9%
2015 63.81 345th 914 62.3%
2016 50.85 498th 932 46.6%
2017 53.38 453rd 938 51.7%
2018 46.65 532nd 934 43.0%
2019 59.47 392nd 942 58.4%
2021 66.02 320th 936 65.8%
2022 67.68 298th 932 68.0%
2023 56.86 412th 928 55.6%
2024 65.07 318th 916 65.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.41 13th 27 51.9%
2024 58.54 17th 40 57.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.74 503rd 886 43.2%
2019 59.71 300th 896 66.5%
2021 69.04 191st 894 78.6%
2022 69.48 211th 905 76.7%
2023 50.73 295th 703 58.0%
2024 56.65 250th 731 65.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.84 257th 685 62.5%
2019 68.27 162nd 700 76.9%
2021 81.25 55th 705 92.2%
2022 73.10 136th 772 82.4%
2023 69.07 156th 757 79.4%
2024 75.27 107th 760 85.9%
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Rank History for Female students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.30 428th 893 52.1%
2019 57.33 392nd 902 56.5%
2021 49.11 459th 898 48.9%
2022 60.88 353rd 901 60.8%
2023 50.28 454th 887 48.8%
2024 66.29 300th 886 66.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.27 344th 656 47.6%
2019 58.56 215th 665 67.7%
2021 65.35 161st 632 74.5%
2022 69.08 146th 672 78.3%
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Rank History for Male students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 582nd 898 35.2%
2019 60.72 361st 907 60.2%
2021 76.86 204th 904 77.4%
2022 70.55 256th 908 71.8%
2023 60.95 351st 896 60.8%
2024 62.61 329th 891 63.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.32 328th 925 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at James M. Quinn School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 573rd 772 25.8%
2019 48.52 429th 780 45.0%
2021 51.85 364th 765 52.4%
2022 56.06 338th 764 55.8%
2023 42.49 462nd 762 39.4%
2024 51.91 371st 753 50.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for James M. Quinn School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 565 12 15 5 6 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 581 14 19 5 5 n/a n/a 0 624
2006 574 14 24 2 3 n/a n/a 6 623
2007 603 10 24 3 3 n/a n/a 10 653
2008 912 22 36 21 3 n/a n/a 19 1013
2009 840 21 32 16 3 0 13 0 925
2010 774 14 32 11 2 1 11 0 845
2011 740 16 34 14 3 1 18 0 826
2012 705 15 34 15 2 0 14 0 785
2013 644 20 30 16 2 0 24 0 736
2014 570 14 28 16 1 0 22 0 651
2015 565 16 26 27 0 0 28 0 662
2016 579 9 10 20 0 0 49 0 667
2017 539 6 10 19 0 0 43 0 617
2018 553 9 10 21 0 1 40 0 634
2019 556 8 8 32 0 0 38 0 642
2020 583 8 9 36 0 0 43 0 679
2021 551 6 9 33 0 0 47 0 646
2022 558 9 13 45 1 0 46 0 672
2023 586 8 12 46 0 0 52 0 704

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James M. Quinn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 603 34.8 17.3 9.3
2005 624 34.1 18.3 9.9
2006 623 35.9 17.4 12.8
2007 653 40.0 16.3 14.5
2008 1013 60.8 16.7 17
2009 925 56.7 16.3 15.7
2010 845 57.7 14.6 18.3
2011 826 60.2 13.7 19.4
2012 785 55.9 14.0 24.5
2013 736 58.8 12.5 25.1
2014 651 52.2 12.4 24.9
2015 662 50.0 13.2 28.1
2016 667 54.0 12.3 n/a
2017 617 45.9 13.4 n/a
2018 634 45.4 13.9 n/a
2019 642 47.5 13.5 n/a
2020 679 52.3 12.9 n/a
2021 646 53.3 12.1 n/a
2022 672 52.6 12.7 n/a
2023 704 54.9 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James M. Quinn School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 603 34.8 17.3 9.3
2005 624 34.1 18.3 9.9
2006 623 35.9 17.4 12.8
2007 653 40.0 16.3 14.5
2008 1013 60.8 16.7 17
2009 925 56.7 16.3 15.7
2010 845 57.7 14.6 18.3
2011 826 60.2 13.7 19.4
2012 785 55.9 14.0 24.5
2013 736 58.8 12.5 25.1
2014 651 52.2 12.4 24.9
2015 662 50.0 13.2 28.1
2016 667 54.0 12.3 n/a
2017 617 45.9 13.4 n/a
2018 634 45.4 13.9 n/a
2019 642 47.5 13.5 n/a
2020 679 52.3 12.9 n/a
2021 646 53.3 12.1 n/a
2022 672 52.6 12.7 n/a
2023 704 54.9 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James M. Quinn School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (3.0%) $13,090 (97.0%) $13,494
2020 $442 (3.3%) $12,929 (96.7%) $13,370
2021 $552 (3.8%) $14,073 (96.2%) $14,625

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James M. Quinn School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 392nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 412th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James M. Quinn School)6040.7
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth)5747.6
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James M. Quinn School)5841.5
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth)4945.8
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James M. Quinn School)4446.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth)5145.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (James M. Quinn School)4166.7
 25.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth)4758.2
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James M. Quinn School)7549.5
 25.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dartmouth)6754.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (James M. Quinn School)6143.9
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dartmouth)5047.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (James M. Quinn School)5737.4
 19.6%
   5th Grade Science (Dartmouth)5445.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (James M. Quinn School)6045.3
 14.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dartmouth)5951.6
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (James M. Quinn School)5350.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dartmouth)5451.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (James M. Quinn School)5737.4
 19.6%
   All Grades Science (Dartmouth)5142.8
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642704
 9.7%
African American88
American Indian00
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic3246
 43.8%
Pacific Islander00
White556586
 5.4%
Two or More Races3852
 36.8%


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James M. Quinn School ranks 318th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 704 students attended James M. Quinn School.

Students at James M. Quinn School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend James M. Quinn School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dartmouth Middle
High : Dartmouth High


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