Best High Schools in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

High schools
1
Students
2,460
Avg actual
16%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Highlands-Providence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. B M C Durfee High

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2460 Students

Best Middle Schools in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,223
Avg actual
13%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Highlands-Providence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Morton Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students

2. Talbot Innovation School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,756
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Highlands-Providence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Freetown Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Freetown-lakeville • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 426 Students

2. James Tansey

B-

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students

3. Spencer Borden

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students

4. North End Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students

5. Mary Fonseca Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students

6. Holy Name School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Name School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA has a total population of 6,244 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

6,697

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

15.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.48 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

11.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,611 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

How many schools are in Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA?

Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,697 students in total.

How do schools in Highlands-Providence perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Highlands-Providence score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Highlands-Providence exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highlands-Providence?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Highlands-Providence, Fall River, MA

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North End, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 17%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Flint Village, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Corky Row, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 16%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Steep Brook, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Maplewood, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 18%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Sandy Beach, Fall River, MA

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kent Corner, Riverside, RI

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kent Heights, East Providence, RI

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Oakland Beach, Warwick, RI

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations