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#772 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 43% in state

Henry Lord Community School

Elementary School · Fall River

151 Amity Street, Fall River, MA 02721

Enrollment

797

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#772 of 1,793

In Fall River

#4 of 19

public schools

In district

#4 of 16

Fall River

Academic growth

7.7 / 10

Very Good

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Henry Lord Community School

6.6/10

Elementary School in Fall River · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Letourneau Elementary School

5.5/10

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About Henry Lord Community School

Henry Lord Community School is a public elementary school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River. Henry Lord Community School serves approximately 797 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Henry Lord Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Henry Lord Community School show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,172
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Henry Lord Community School — Students at Henry Lord Community School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 16.2% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 20.6% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 120 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
15.6%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
24.6%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
12.7%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
17.9%
ELA
18.9%
2023
Math
14.7%
ELA
18.2%
2024
Math
13.8%
ELA
15.8%
2025
Math
14.8%
ELA
16%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.

How Henry Lord Community School Compares

See how Henry Lord Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.6/10
57th percentile in MA
Academic
4.8/10
Below Average
Growth
7.7/10
Very Good
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
70 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
24.1%

Location

151 Amity Street, Fall River, MA 02721

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Henry Lord Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ranger School (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Tiverton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Samuel Watson (rated 7.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pocasset School (rated 6.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Tiverton), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fall River, see our Fall River schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Letourneau Elementary School Fall River 0.7 mi 5.5
Fall River Early Learning Center Fall River 0.8 mi
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School Fall River 1.0 mi 3.5
Argosy Collegiate Charter School Fall River 1.2 mi 4.8
ST STANISLAUS SCHOOL Fall River 1.3 mi 5.3
Pocasset School Tiverton 1.0 mi 6.2
William S Greene Fall River 1.3 mi 3.4
Matthew J Kuss Middle Fall River 1.5 mi 3.2
Atlantis Charter School Fall River 1.3 mi 4.5
John J Doran Fall River 1.9 mi 5.4
MASTERY SCHOOL OF INDEPENDENT LEARNING Fall River 2.1 mi 5.8
Resiliency Preparatory Academy Fall River 2.4 mi 6.0
ESPIRITO SANTO PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Fall River 2.1 mi 4.9
Stone PK-12 School Fall River 2.6 mi 4.8
Samuel Watson Fall River 2.1 mi 7.3
Ranger School Tiverton 2.8 mi 8.5
EAST GATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fall River 2.3 mi 6.0
FALL RIVER DEACONESS HOME SCHOOL Fall River 2.7 mi
ANTIOCH SCHOOL Fall River 2.7 mi 5.1
Mary Fonseca Elementary School Fall River 2.5 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02721 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,666

Median Home Value

$362,800

Median Rent

$1,010/mo

Population

25,922

College Educated

14.9%

Homeownership

34.8%

Avg Commute

24.8 min

Poverty Rate

20.4%

Median Age

40.1

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North Pembroke Elementary Pembroke, MA 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Henry Lord Community School

What grades does Henry Lord Community School serve?

Henry Lord Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Henry Lord Community School?

Henry Lord Community School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Lord Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Henry Lord Community School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henry Lord Community School rank in MA?

Henry Lord Community School ranks #772 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Henry Lord Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henry Lord Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Henry Lord Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Lord Community School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Henry Lord Community School a charter school?

No, Henry Lord Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Henry Lord Community School a Title I school?

No, Henry Lord Community School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
60 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
797
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%

District

Fall River
District Enrollment
10,656
Schools in District
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,172
District Rank
#4 of 16

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