Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samuel Watson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Watson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Samuel Watson's student population of 265 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel Watson 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 Samuel Watson is 0.72, 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
#1458 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
30%
25%
Black
17%
10%
White
39%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Watson's ranking?
Samuel Watson is ranked #1458 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Watson?
265 students attend Samuel Watson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Samuel Watson students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Watson?
Samuel Watson has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Watson offer ?
Samuel Watson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel Watson part of?
Samuel Watson is part of Fall River School District.
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