Serving 797 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henry Lord Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Lord Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Henry Lord Community School's student population of 797 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Henry Lord Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Lord Community School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
37%
25%

Black
12%
10%

White
39%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Lord Community School's ranking?
Henry Lord Community School is ranked #1466 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Henry Lord Community School often compared to?
Henry Lord Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jordan/jackson Elementary School, Benjamin Friedman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry Lord Community School?
797 students attend Henry Lord Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Henry Lord Community School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Lord Community School?
Henry Lord Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Lord Community School offer ?
Henry Lord Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry Lord Community School part of?
Henry Lord Community School is part of Fall River School District.
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