Serving 27 students in grades 6-8, Resiliency Middle 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
37%
24%
Black
11%
10%
White
41%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Resiliency Middle School?
27 students attend Resiliency Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Resiliency Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Resiliency Middle School?
Resiliency Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Resiliency Middle School offer ?
Resiliency Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Resiliency Middle School part of?
Resiliency Middle School is part of Fall River School District.
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