Elementary Schools in Fall River

The Fall River school district in Massachusetts contains 12 elementary schools serving grades PK-8 or PK-5. While the district faces significant challenges, with high poverty levels and underperformance compared to state averages, a few standout schools are demonstrating stronger academic achievement.

North End Elementary and Spencer Borden are the top-performing elementary schools in the district, ranking 632 and 583 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools respectively. Both schools are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and have proficiency rates that exceed the Fall River district and Massachusetts state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, many other Fall River elementary schools struggle to reach 20% proficiency in these subject areas.

The highest-performing school in the district is James Tansey, which is ranked 382 out of 906 and rated 3 out of 5 stars. Over 50% of James Tansey students are proficient in Math, and nearly 40% are proficient in ELA, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. These disparities in academic achievement within the Fall River elementary school system highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to ensure equitable access to a high-quality education for all students.