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Fall River School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Fall River.

Students
11,089
Schools
19
Spent per student
$25,560
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
12:1
The gist

What stands out about Fall River School District

  • School Grade D: better than 9% of Massachusetts districts
  • Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
  • Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 18 pts below the state
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10.9% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Weweantic.

PK–4Wareham Elementary SchoolWareham School District
5–7Wareham MiddleWareham School District
8–122 schoolsWareham School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency17%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts28%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)71%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$25,560 per student · 4% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 48%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 4%State 80%Federal 16%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
9,998’20
10,268’21
10,447’22
10,656’23
11,089’24

Up 10.9% since 2020.

Students
White 40%Hispanic 34%Black 15%Two or more races 8%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

19 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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