Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fort River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort River Elementary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort River Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#613 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
30%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
44%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Fort River Elementary School's ranking?
Fort River Elementary School is ranked #613 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Fort River Elementary School often compared to?
Fort River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Fort River Elementary School?
351 students attend Fort River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Fort River Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort River Elementary School?
Fort River Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort River Elementary School offer ?
Fort River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort River Elementary School part of?
Fort River Elementary School is part of Amherst School District.
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