Fall River School District

The Fall River School District is located in Fall River, MA and includes 25 schools that serve 10,459 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Fall River School District spends $13,736 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Fall River School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Fall River School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 12% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Fall River School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Fall River School District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.