Fall River

Fall River is a suburban school district in Bristol County, Massachusetts, serving 11,306 students across 17 schools with 790 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district operates slightly above the state average for per-pupil spending at $23,626 compared to Massachusetts's $23,007.

Academic performance measures indicate substantial gaps relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 18.0% against a state average of 41.8%, while reading proficiency is 19.0% compared to 43.3% statewide. The graduation rate of 66.4% falls considerably below the state average of 89.4%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 31.6%.

The district's student population reflects significant socioeconomic and language diversity. Approximately 77.7% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 26.9% are English language learners, and 26.0% receive special education services. The racial composition is 40.4% White, 33.8% Hispanic, 14.5% Black, and 2.7% Asian.

These enrollment characteristics and academic metrics suggest Fall River faces challenges common to districts with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged and multilingual students. The disparity between per-pupil spending and academic outcomes indicates resource allocation and implementation effectiveness may warrant examination. The elevated chronic absenteeism rate correlates with lower academic achievement and graduation outcomes, suggesting attendance patterns significantly influence district performance.