Spencer Borden

Summary:

Spencer Borden is an elementary school located in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving 576 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Fall River school district, which is ranked 320 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spencer Borden's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally higher than the Fall River district average but lower than the state average. The school's diversity is a strength, as its African American and Hispanic students perform significantly better than their counterparts in the district and state. However, there are significant disparities in performance across student groups, with White students performing worse than their peers.

Spencer Borden's spending per student has increased over the years, from $14,868 in 2018-2019 to $17,019 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school's proximity to several other elementary schools in the Fall River district presents opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1400 President Avenue
       Fall River, MA  02720


(508) 675-8202

District: Fall River

SchoolDigger Rank:
557th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,019 Help


Students who attend Spencer Borden usually attend:

Middle:    Morton Middle
High:    B M C Durfee High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
Hispanic:
22.9%
African American:
14.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


 See top rated Massachusetts elementary schools

 Compare Spencer Borden to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Spencer Borden ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Fall River School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.49. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Spencer Borden is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (22.9%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer Borden is 13.5, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Fall River School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Spencer Borden employs 42.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Borden is $17,019, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Fall River School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Borden:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Borden 557th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Spencer Borden in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Fall River:

SchoolDigger ranks Fall River 320th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Spencer Borden.

What do you think?

Your rating for Spencer Borden?

Rank History for Spencer Borden

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.79 563rd 884 36.3%
2004 47.52 495th 882 43.9%
2005 52.70 441st 887 50.3%
2006 46.90 526th 911 42.3%
2007 52.99 469th 911 48.5%
2008 52.26 478th 908 47.4%
2009 49.29 505th 909 44.4%
2010 50.61 521st 920 43.4%
2011 58.60 421st 924 54.4%
2012 47.58 545th 930 41.4%
2013 46.41 542nd 928 41.6%
2014 42.95 586th 926 36.7%
2015 35.50 645th 914 29.4%
2016 42.22 577th 932 38.1%
2017 61.94 366th 938 61.0%
2018 50.39 497th 934 46.8%
2019 49.10 500th 942 46.9%
2021 38.76 584th 936 37.6%
2022 54.51 437th 932 53.1%
2023 54.25 433rd 928 53.3%
2024 40.49 557th 916 39.2%
See the entire list of Massachusetts Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.00 19th 31 38.7%
2023 37.21 21st 33 36.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.50 270th 282 4.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.66 198th 886 77.7%
2019 71.32 175th 896 80.5%
2021 58.46 307th 894 65.7%
2022 69.51 209th 905 76.9%
2023 57.93 237th 703 66.3%
2024 41.06 394th 731 46.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.19 95th 685 86.1%
2019 78.49 76th 700 89.1%
2021 66.48 169th 705 76.0%
2022 77.08 107th 772 86.1%
2023 79.53 80th 757 89.4%
2024 55.04 305th 760 59.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.95 418th 893 53.2%
2019 59.29 373rd 902 58.6%
2021 38.51 574th 898 36.1%
2022 54.33 430th 901 52.3%
2023 54.55 420th 887 52.6%
2024 44.78 498th 886 43.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.08 247th 656 62.3%
2019 64.67 177th 665 73.4%
2021 57.36 210th 632 66.8%
2022 71.02 129th 672 80.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.37 497th 898 44.7%
2019 42.91 541st 907 40.4%
2021 41.41 524th 904 42.0%
2022 53.61 424th 908 53.3%
2023 52.64 427th 896 52.3%
2024 37.75 564th 891 36.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.56 532nd 925 42.5%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Tested In Person Students!

Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.22 138th 399 65.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Tested Remotely Students!

Rank History for African American students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.03 22nd 173 87.3%
2023 83.01 13th 167 92.2%
2024 49.26 67th 167 59.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.94 29th 379 92.3%
2019 79.44 44th 398 88.9%
2021 55.60 122nd 379 67.8%
2022 77.74 44th 401 89.0%
2023 79.16 44th 420 89.5%
2024 62.90 104th 446 76.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Spencer Borden

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.34 568th 772 26.4%
2019 35.42 556th 780 28.7%
2021 37.70 514th 765 32.8%
2022 45.28 446th 764 41.6%
2023 43.88 447th 762 41.3%
2024 30.40 577th 753 23.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Spencer Borden Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 24, 2012

Open Quote My Children(3)have and continue to be helped greatly and supported so very well here, and I am very proud of all the teachers in this School for all they do. Great School period. Keep up the fine work. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spencer Borden

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1989 199 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1990 201 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1991 199 2 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 214
1992 202 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1993 197 10 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 216 4 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 211 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1996 211 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1997 200 3 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 214 4 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1999 225 8 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 219 11 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2001 174 18 12 39 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 202 16 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 202 16 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 359 24 14 30 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 355 28 13 19 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 349 22 12 27 0 n/a n/a 8 418
2007 370 18 15 38 0 n/a n/a 17 458
2008 350 26 16 35 0 n/a n/a 24 451
2009 415 26 19 46 1 0 34 0 541
2010 411 25 23 47 0 0 31 0 537
2011 431 19 26 53 0 0 31 0 560
2012 403 18 24 56 0 0 29 0 530
2013 420 16 23 68 1 0 34 0 562
2014 416 17 27 75 1 0 35 0 571
2015 370 22 32 72 0 0 36 0 532
2016 373 29 29 81 1 0 37 0 550
2017 348 28 23 81 0 0 43 0 523
2018 358 31 28 111 0 0 56 0 584
2019 324 42 27 109 0 0 60 0 562
2020 304 48 19 122 0 0 60 0 553
2021 311 61 23 125 0 0 61 0 581
2022 294 66 27 129 0 0 65 0 581
2023 277 81 31 132 0 0 55 0 576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spencer Borden

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 n/a n/a n/a
1989 200 n/a n/a n/a
1990 212 n/a n/a n/a
1991 214 n/a n/a n/a
1992 213 n/a n/a n/a
1993 214 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 227 n/a n/a n/a
1995 222 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 222 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 212 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 232 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 245 n/a 0.0 26.1
2000 240 n/a 0.0 27.5
2001 244 n/a 0.0 27.5
2002 242 n/a n/a 34.7
2003 242 n/a n/a 34.7
2004 429 33.7 12.7 40.1
2005 417 32.9 12.7 39.3
2006 418 34.3 12.2 42.9
2007 458 36.0 12.7 42.9
2008 451 32.1 14.0 48.7
2009 541 33.7 16.1 56.4
2010 537 33.4 16.0 58.5
2011 560 31.9 17.5 58.2
2012 530 31.0 17.0 62.8
2013 562 33.0 17.0 62.5
2014 571 34.8 16.3 63.4
2015 532 34.0 15.6 65
2016 550 37.0 14.8 n/a
2017 523 37.6 13.9 n/a
2018 584 39.7 14.6 n/a
2019 562 38.9 14.4 n/a
2020 553 38.8 14.2 n/a
2021 581 41.7 13.9 n/a
2022 581 40.8 14.2 n/a
2023 576 42.6 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spencer Borden

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 n/a n/a n/a
1989 200 n/a n/a n/a
1990 212 n/a n/a n/a
1991 214 n/a n/a n/a
1992 213 n/a n/a n/a
1993 214 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 227 n/a n/a n/a
1995 222 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 222 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 212 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 232 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 245 n/a 0.0 26.1
2000 240 n/a 0.0 27.5
2001 244 n/a 0.0 27.5
2002 242 n/a n/a 34.7
2003 242 n/a n/a 34.7
2004 429 33.7 12.7 40.1
2005 417 32.9 12.7 39.3
2006 418 34.3 12.2 42.9
2007 458 36.0 12.7 42.9
2008 451 32.1 14.0 48.7
2009 541 33.7 16.1 56.4
2010 537 33.4 16.0 58.5
2011 560 31.9 17.5 58.2
2012 530 31.0 17.0 62.8
2013 562 33.0 17.0 62.5
2014 571 34.8 16.3 63.4
2015 532 34.0 15.6 65
2016 550 37.0 14.8 n/a
2017 523 37.6 13.9 n/a
2018 584 39.7 14.6 n/a
2019 562 38.9 14.4 n/a
2020 553 38.8 14.2 n/a
2021 581 41.7 13.9 n/a
2022 581 40.8 14.2 n/a
2023 576 42.6 13.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spencer Borden

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,018 (6.8%) $13,851 (93.2%) $14,868
2020 $1,026 (6.5%) $14,648 (93.5%) $15,674
2021 $1,244 (7.3%) $15,776 (92.7%) $17,019

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer Borden

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 500th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 928 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Borden)6338.5
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fall River)3823.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spencer Borden)6846.2
 21.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fall River)3624.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Borden)5136.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fall River)3520.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Borden)4550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fall River)3629.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Borden)4538.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fall River)3526.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spencer Borden)5358.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fall River)3021
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Spencer Borden)3845.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fall River)2622.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spencer Borden)5238
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Fall River)3321.9
 11.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Spencer Borden)5552
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Fall River)3219.5
 12.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Spencer Borden)3845.3
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Fall River)2617.7
 8.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students562576
 2.5%
African American4281
 92.9%
American Indian00
Asian2731
 14.8%
Hispanic109132
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White324277
 14.5%
Two or More Races6055
 8.3%


Schools Near Spencer Borden









Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Borden

Spencer Borden ranks 557th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Spencer Borden.

Students at Spencer Borden are 48% White, 23% Hispanic, 14% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Spencer Borden usually go on to attend:

Middle : Morton Middle
High : B M C Durfee High


Rate Spencer Borden!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Spencer Borden!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 38 milliseconds.