Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spencer Borden ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Spencer Borden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Spencer Borden's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Spencer Borden ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Borden is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#792 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
14%
10%
White
48%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Spencer Borden is ranked #792 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Spencer Borden often compared to?
Spencer Bordenis often viewed alongside schools like James Tansey, North End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Spencer Borden?
576 students attend Spencer Borden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Spencer Borden students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Borden?
Spencer Borden has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spencer Borden offer ?
Spencer Borden offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spencer Borden part of?
Spencer Borden is part of Fall River School District.
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