Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samuel Watson 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel Watson serves the southwest part of Fall River, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Watson's student population of 287 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel Watson 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 Samuel Watson is 0.72, 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
#1419 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
17%
10%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 Samuel Watson's ranking?
Samuel Watson is ranked #1419 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Watson?
287 students attend Samuel Watson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Samuel Watson students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Watson?
Samuel Watson has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Watson offer ?
Samuel Watson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel Watson part of?
Samuel Watson is part of Fall River School District.
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