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#684 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Talbot Innovation School
Middle School · Fall River · Fall River, MA
A Fall River middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 Melrose Street, Fall River, MA 02723
- Math 17% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Talbot Innovation School score 18% 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 7 points since 2022, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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 Talbot Innovation School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Gate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Stone Pk-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Atlantis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,257 | Compare → |
| Morton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 714 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #3 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
Talbot Innovation School is listed in Fall River; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Talbot Innovation School
Talbot Innovation School is a public middle school in Fall River, MA, part of Fall River, serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #684 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Talbot Innovation School
What grades does Talbot Innovation School serve?
Talbot Innovation School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Talbot Innovation School?
Talbot Innovation School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talbot Innovation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talbot Innovation School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Talbot Innovation School rank in MA?
Talbot Innovation School ranks #684 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Talbot Innovation School's MySchoolScout rating?
Talbot Innovation School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Talbot Innovation School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Talbot Innovation School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Talbot Innovation School a charter school?
No, Talbot Innovation School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Talbot Innovation School a Title I school?
No, Talbot Innovation School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (508) 675-8350
- 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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