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School Report Card

 

FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

“The Scholarship City”

417 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720

 

March 6, 2026

Dear Tansey Families:

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school’s report card is designed to show families how our school is doing in different areas. A link to the report card is available at 00950140 - Fall River - James Tansey or on your school’s web page.

The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school performance, by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.  

Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our school. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. 

You will notice on our report card that Tansey Elementary School is classified as a school not requiring assistance or intervention, though it also indicates that student achievement and growth remain areas where we need to continue improving. To increase student understanding and performance, we are focusing on strengthening high-quality core instruction, using student data to guide instructional decisions, and providing targeted small-group teaching and interventions through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) so that all students receive the instruction and support they need to grow. Parents and families are important partners in the success of our students, and we appreciate your continued assistance.

Finally, if your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:

  • Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
  • Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver, 
  • The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
  • Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. 

If you have questions about our school’s report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact Human Resources. To see our district’s report card or to search for other schools’ report cards, visit reportcards.doe.mass.edu.  

Sincerely,

Stephanie Brown

Stephanie Brown

Principal, Tansey School