Top Rankings
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 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,089 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 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
19 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
11,089 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
895 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fall River School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
34%
26%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
40%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,469 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,178 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$271 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$235 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,469
$23,855
Spending / Student
$21,178
$24,613
Best Fall River School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Tansey
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Ray Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8206
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Spencer Borden
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1899 Meridan Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8245
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
B M C Durfee High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
John J Doran
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Letourneau Elementary School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
(Math: 20% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Samuel Watson
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Matthew J Kuss Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Morton Middle School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Stone Pk-12 School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8405
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8405
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Henry Lord Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 Amity Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8208
Gr: K-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
William S Greene
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Mary Fonseca Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Talbot Innovation School
(Math: 12% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 N Eastern Ave.
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8421
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 675-8421
Gr: PK | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8420
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8420
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
276 Maple Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8420
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8420
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fall River School District?
Fall River School District manages 19 public schools serving 11,089 students.
What is the rank of Fall River School District?
Fall River School District is ranked #361 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
40% of Fall River School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% 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 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fall River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,178 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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