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Fall River

Massachusetts · Public School District
16
Schools
10,391
Students
$40,714
Per-Pupil Spend
+184% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
77.9%
Graduation Rate
-8.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fall River is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 10,391 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.9% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $40,714 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary SchoolKG–05696
Henry Lord Community SchoolPK–08815
James TanseyKG–05276
John J DoranPK–08509
Letourneau Elementary SchoolPK–05597
Mary Fonseca Elementary SchoolPK–05636
North End ElementaryPK–05687
Samuel WatsonKG–05242
Spencer BordenPK–05576
William S GreenePK–05721
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Matthew J Kuss Middle06–08682
Morton Middle06–08690
Talbot Innovation School06–08533
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
B M C Durfee High09–122,460
Resiliency Preparatory Academy07–12197
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Stone PK-12 School01–1274
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$40,714+184% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
State
76.1%
Local (property tax)
10.7%
Federal
13.2%

State funding accounts for 76% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
10,391
Students
—
Free Lunch
$41K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.9%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $40,714 per pupil — 184% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.9%, graduation is 8.6 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fall River?
Fall River has 16 public schools, serving a total of 10,391 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fall River?
The graduation rate is 77.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fall River spend per student?
Fall River spends $40,714 per pupil — 184% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Fall River?
No, Fall River does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fall River serve?
Fall River serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fall River?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fall River is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.