Fall River School District
School District · Fall River, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#168 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,172
+$801 vs Massachusetts median
District size
10,656 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Fall River
Fall River is a Fall River, Massachusetts school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 10,656 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $22,172 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Fall River demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James Tansey, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Fall River students show an average math proficiency of 22.6% and ELA proficiency of 25.6%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fall River, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fall River with test data.
Schools in Fall River
17 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Fall River
- Total Enrollment
- 10,656
- Teachers (FTE)
- 866
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fall River?
Fall River has 17 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fall River?
The average composite rating for Fall River is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fall River?
Fall River spends $22,172 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fall River?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fall River is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fall River?
James Tansey is the highest-rated school in Fall River with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Fall River?
Across schools in Fall River with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fall River compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Fall River has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Fall River with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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