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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
11,306
Schools
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,626
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
18.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MCAS Performance Levels:
SGP compares a student's growth to academically similar peers statewide.
Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), 2024-25 School Year