Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Turners Fall High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Turners Fall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Turners Fall High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Turners Fall High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turners Fall High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
71%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turners Fall High School's ranking?
Turners Fall High School is ranked #786 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Turners Fall High School often compared to?
Turners Fall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Regional, Greenfield High School, Franklin County Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Turners Fall High School?
The graduation rate of Turners Fall High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Turners Fall High School?
184 students attend Turners Fall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Turners Fall High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turners Fall High School?
Turners Fall High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Turners Fall High School offer ?
Turners Fall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Turners Fall High School part of?
Turners Fall High School is part of Gill-Montague School District.
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