Fall River Alternative Middle School serves 35 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
15%
10%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fall River Alternative Middle School?
35 students attend Fall River Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Fall River Alternative Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fall River Alternative Middle School?
Fall River Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fall River Alternative Middle School offer ?
Fall River Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fall River Alternative Middle School part of?
Fall River Alternative Middle School is part of Fall River School District.
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