Fall River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,656 students in Fall River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Fall River School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Fall River School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 71% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
306 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,533 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
25%
# Black Students
1,269 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
12%
10%
# White Students
4,537 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
43%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
977 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
415
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
806
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
911
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
928
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
831
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
893
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
870
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
760
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
806
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
810
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
629
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
750
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
648
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
565
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
34
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,463 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,039 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fall River School District?
Fall River School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,656 students.
What is the rank of Fall River School District?
Fall River School District is ranked #360 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River School District?
43% of Fall River School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fall River School District?
Fall River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Fall River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,039 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 10,656 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
