Resiliency Preparatory School
Tel:
(508)675-8230
- Resiliency Preparatory School serves 162 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Resiliency Preparatory School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Resiliency Preparatory School's student population of 162 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 162 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Resiliency Preparatory School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Resiliency Preparatory School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #1308 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 19% |
| Black | 13% | 9% |
| White | 53% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.36 |
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| Graduation Rate | 20-24% | 87% |
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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 Resiliency Preparatory School is Fall River Gateway To College @ Bcc (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Resiliency Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fall River Resiliency Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 27 students
0.2 miles
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)675-8107 0.2 6-8 27 - Fall River Morton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 622 students
0.5 miles
1135 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)675-8340 0.5 6-8 622 - Fall River John J Doran Grades: PK-8 | 546 students
0.8 miles
101 Fountain Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508)675-8225 0.8 PK-8 546 - Fall River Mary Fonseca Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 713 students
0.9 miles
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)675-8210 0.9 K-5 713 - Fall River Fall River Gateway To College @ Bcc Grades: 10-12 | 25 students
1.2 miles
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508)675-8100 1.2 10-12 25
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