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Fall River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,447 students in Fall River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Fall River School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
10,447 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
791 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fall River School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
345 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,320 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
24%
# Black Students
1,239 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
4,605 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
44%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
910 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
321
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
809
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
920
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
790
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
875
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
844
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
864
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
805
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
784
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
773
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
751
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
683
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
604
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
622
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,973 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,480 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$271 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$235 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,973
$23,913
Spending / Student
$22,480
$24,672
Best Fall River School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Borden
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 President Avenue
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8202
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
James Tansey
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Ray Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
B M C Durfee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,460 students
Rank: #44.
North End Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Slade Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8300
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8300
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #66.
Letourneau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 Anthony Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-2170
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 676-2170
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Matthew J Kuss Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Globe Mills Avenue
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8335
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8335
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #88.
Morton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 690 students
Rank: #99.
John J Doran
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stone Pk-12 School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276 Maple St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8405
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1212.
Samuel Watson
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Eastern Avenue
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8240
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8240
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #1313.
Henry Lord Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Grades: PK-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1414.
William S Greene
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8325
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #1515.
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8210
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #1616.
Talbot Innovation School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
124 Melrose Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8350
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8350
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fall River Early Learning Center
Magnet School
951 Slade Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8421
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8421
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fall River School District?
Fall River School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,447 students.
What is the rank of Fall River School District?
Fall River School District is ranked #360 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River School District?
44% of Fall River School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fall River School District?
Fall River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fall River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,480 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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