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Best Schools in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,870 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Lower Highlands don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
The top high schools in Lower Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. B M C Durfee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2460 Students
2. Resiliency Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 197 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
The top middle schools in Lower Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
2. Talbot Innovation School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
The top elementary schools in Lower Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spencer Borden
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
2. Samuel Watson
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 242 Students
3. Mary Fonseca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 636 Students
4. John J Doran
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 509 Students
5. Henry Lord Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 815 Students
6. Antioch School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Antioch School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 65 Students
7. Mastery School Of Independent Learning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mastery School Of Independent Learning • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA has a total population of 9,705 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lower Highlands, 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
26.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA
How many schools are in Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA?
Lower Highlands, Fall River, MA has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,870 students in total.
How do schools in Lower Highlands perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Lower Highlands score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Lower Highlands don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lower Highlands?
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.
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- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations