William S Greene

409 Cambridge Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William S Greene 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William S Greene ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

William S Greene's student population of 663 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

William S Greene ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William S Greene is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1326 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
37%
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29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
34%
23%
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Black
9%
10%
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White
41%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William S Greene's ranking?
William S Greene is ranked #1326 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William S Greene often compared to?
William S Greeneis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Fonseca Elementary School, Spencer Borden by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William S Greene?
663 students attend William S Greene.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of William S Greene students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S Greene?
William S Greene has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William S Greene offer ?
William S Greene offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William S Greene part of?
William S Greene is part of Fall River School District.

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5   9/12/2011
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 663 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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