Serving 817 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Henry Lord Community 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 817 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry Lord Community School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fall River, MA school district, covering approximately 40.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Lord Community School's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
817 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Henry Lord Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Lord Community School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Lord Community School's ranking?
Henry Lord Community School is ranked #1496 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Henry Lord Community School often compared to?
Henry Lord Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Letourneau Elementary School, Jordan/jackson Elementary School, Benjamin Friedman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry Lord Community School?
817 students attend Henry Lord Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Henry Lord Community School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Lord Community School?
Henry Lord Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Lord Community School offer ?
Henry Lord Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Lord Community School part of?
Henry Lord Community School is part of Fall River School District.
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