Very Good
#530 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Samuel Watson
Elementary School · Fall River · Fall River, MA
A Fall River elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
935 Eastern Avenue, Fall River, MA 02723
- Math 22% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samuel Watson 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Samuel Watson 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$41,789
Median home value
$312,900
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
26.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02723; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espirito Santo Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| East Gate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| The Montessori School of the Angels, IncPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| William S GreeneEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 749 | 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
- #2 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
Samuel Watson is listed in Fall River; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samuel Watson
Samuel Watson is a public elementary school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River, serving approximately 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samuel Watson
What grades does Samuel Watson serve?
Samuel Watson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Samuel Watson?
Samuel Watson has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Watson?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Watson is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samuel Watson rank in MA?
Samuel Watson ranks #530 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Samuel Watson's MySchoolScout rating?
Samuel Watson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Samuel Watson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samuel Watson has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Samuel Watson a charter school?
No, Samuel Watson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samuel Watson a Title I school?
No, Samuel Watson is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (508) 675-8240
- Area population (ZIP 02723)
- 17,111
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 02723; 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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