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#170 of 302 schools in RI

Fallon Memorial School

Elementary School · Pawtucket · Pawtucket, RI

A Pawtucket elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

62 Lincoln Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$19,420
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Fallon Memorial School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fallon Memorial 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,826/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawtucket), 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

$83,044

Median home value

$285,200

Median rent

$1,278/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Teresa SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–80.2 mi210Compare →
Darlington Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi8Compare →
Agnes E. Little SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3K–50.8 mi330Compare →
Potter-burns SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–51.0 mi425Compare →

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.

Pawtucket

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#5 of 16
District spending per student
$19,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fallon Memorial School is listed in Pawtucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fallon Memorial School

Fallon Memorial School is a public elementary school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket, serving approximately 549 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fallon Memorial School

What grades does Fallon Memorial School serve?

Fallon Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Fallon Memorial School?

Fallon Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fallon Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fallon Memorial School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fallon Memorial School rank in RI?

Fallon Memorial School ranks #170 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Fallon Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fallon Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Fallon Memorial School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fallon Memorial School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fallon Memorial School a charter school?

No, Fallon Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fallon Memorial School a Title I school?

No, Fallon Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fallon Memorial School?

42.6% of students at Fallon Memorial School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
549
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
Area population (ZIP 02861)
27,928
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
38.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 02861; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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