Fall River School District
School District · Fall River, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
17
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Fall River?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fall River as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
James Tansey
Fall River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Samuel Watson
Fall River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Talbot Innovation School
Fall River · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#184 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,172
+$801 vs Massachusetts median
District size
10,656 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Fall River ranks #184 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Fall River's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are James Tansey (7.6/10), Samuel Watson (7.3/10), and Talbot Innovation School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fall River
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tansey | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Samuel Watson | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Talbot Innovation School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Henry Lord Community School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Mary Fonseca Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Resiliency Preparatory Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Letourneau Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | John J Doran | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | B M C Durfee High | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Stone Pk-12 School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.3/10, Fall River demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James Tansey, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Fall River students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 29.8%.
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 5.3/10. 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 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Fall River?
Across schools in Fall River with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.8%. 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 5.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.8%
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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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