Matthew J Kuss Middle School
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School serves 770 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Matthew J Kuss Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Matthew J Kuss Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1233 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 63% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fall River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Matthew J Kuss Middle School is Atlantis Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John J Doran (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fall River Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 725 students
0.4 miles
525 Slade Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508)675-8300 0.4 K-5 725 - Fall River John J Doran Grades: PK-8 | 546 students
1.0 miles
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)675-8225 1.0 PK-8 546 - Fall River Argosy Collegiate Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 307 students
1.1 miles
263 Hamlet Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(774)451-7280 1.1 6-8 307 - Fall River Atlantis Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-11 | 1111 students
1.2 miles
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)672-3537 1.2 K-11 1111 - Fall River Stone Day School Grades: 2-8 | 32 students
1.2 miles
1207 Globe Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)675-8405 1.2 2-8 32
School Reviews
| 5 I go to b m c durfee I went to Matthew j kuss teachers staffs and principals everyone is awesome who works there I had the best 3 great years my brother hunter goes there now I miss everybody there including Betty - Posted by Student/Alumni - Anastasia guilmette |
| 5 Kuss Middle School is great. My son is in the 7th grade and I have nothing but nice things to say about the school. The teachers are easy to work with and they dedicate countless hours. Often times you will see teachers at sporting events and concerts. The administrators are also great to work with. Mr. Silva was my son's VP, he is firm and holds students accountable, yet he seems to have a mutual respect for the students. I have two other children who will be attending Kuss next year. I hope to see the same results. Far and above the rest of the city's schools. - Posted by Parent - Silbu |
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