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#1747 of 1,793 schools in MA
Matthew J Kuss Middle
Middle School · Fall River · Fall River, MA
A Fall River middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
52 Globe Mills Avenue, Fall River, MA 02724
- Math 9% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matthew J Kuss Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Matthew J Kuss Middle 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$49,809
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
34%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pk-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Morton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Atlantis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,257 | Compare → |
| East Gate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 2.5 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #16 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
Matthew J Kuss Middle is listed in Fall River; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matthew J Kuss Middle
Matthew J Kuss Middle is a public middle school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River, serving approximately 694 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthew J Kuss Middle
What grades does Matthew J Kuss Middle serve?
Matthew J Kuss Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Matthew J Kuss Middle?
Matthew J Kuss Middle has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew J Kuss Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew J Kuss Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matthew J Kuss Middle rank in MA?
Matthew J Kuss Middle ranks #1,747 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Matthew J Kuss Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Matthew J Kuss Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Matthew J Kuss Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthew J Kuss Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Matthew J Kuss Middle a charter school?
No, Matthew J Kuss Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matthew J Kuss Middle a Title I school?
No, Matthew J Kuss Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (508) 675-8335
- Area population (ZIP 02724)
- 18,758
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 02724; 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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