Elementary Schools in Fall River

The 10 elementary schools located in Fall River, Massachusetts serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the overall performance of these schools lags behind the state average, a few standout institutions demonstrate the potential for academic excellence in the district.

North End Elementary and Spencer Borden are the top-performing elementary schools in Fall River, ranking in the top half of all Massachusetts elementary schools and earning 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. These schools boast the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to their peers. In contrast, the majority of Fall River's elementary schools rank in the bottom half statewide, with significantly lower proficiency rates than the state average.

While funding levels are on par with the state, the data suggests that factors beyond just resources, such as school leadership and student demographics, may be contributing to the disparities in academic achievement across the district. By learning from the successful practices of the high-performing schools and implementing targeted strategies to address the unique needs of the diverse student populations, the Fall River school district has the potential to improve student outcomes and narrow the performance gaps.