Matthew J Kuss Middle School
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School serves 750 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School's student population of 750 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 750 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Matthew J Kuss Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Matthew J Kuss Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1290 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 20% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 59% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fall River School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Matthew J Kuss Middle School is Argosy Collegiate Charter School (1.1 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 | 739 students
0.4 miles
525 Slade Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8300 0.4 K-5 739 - Fall River John J Doran Grades: PK-8 | 525 students
1.0 miles
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8225 1.0 PK-8 525 - Fall River Argosy Collegiate Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 398 students
1.1 miles
263 Hamlet Street
Fall River, MA 02724
(774) 451-7280 1.1 6-9 398 - Fall River Atlantis Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,212 student
1.2 miles
2501 South Main Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 672-3537 1.2 K-12 1,212 - Fall River Stone Pk-12 School Grades: 2-12 | 39 students
1.2 miles
1207 Globe Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 675-8405 1.2 2-12 39
School Reviews
| 1 This school bad lol. - Posted by Parent - anonymous |
| 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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