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#1209 of 1,793 schools in MA
John J Doran
Elementary School · Fall River · Fall River, MA
A Fall River elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Fountain Street, Fall River, MA 02721
- Math 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John J Doran score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John J Doran sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,150/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fall River), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,666
Median home value
$362,800
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastery School of Independent LearningPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Stone Pk-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Antioch SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fall River
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John J Doran is listed in Fall River; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J Doran
John J Doran is a public elementary school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,209 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J Doran
What grades does John J Doran serve?
John J Doran serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John J Doran?
John J Doran has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Doran?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Doran is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J Doran rank in MA?
John J Doran ranks #1,209 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John J Doran's MySchoolScout rating?
John J Doran has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 John J Doran?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J Doran has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John J Doran a charter school?
No, John J Doran is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J Doran a Title I school?
No, John J Doran is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (508) 675-8225
- Area population (ZIP 02721)
- 25,922
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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