Serving 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Fonseca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Fonseca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary Fonseca Elementary School's student population of 666 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Fonseca Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Fonseca Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1441 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
44%
23%
Black
12%
10%
White
31%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Fonseca Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Fonseca Elementary School is ranked #1441 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mary Fonseca Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Fonseca Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S Greene by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary Fonseca Elementary School?
666 students attend Mary Fonseca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mary Fonseca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Fonseca Elementary School?
Mary Fonseca Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary Fonseca Elementary School offer ?
Mary Fonseca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Fonseca Elementary School part of?
Mary Fonseca Elementary School is part of Fall River School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2013
My first year working with the school ( my child started kindergarten ) . I am looking forward to a positive experience this year, because next year my other child will be in kindergarten. Well here's to a new adventure !
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