District Report Card

“The Scholarship City”           

417 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720

Dr. Tracy Curley, Superintendent

 

February 26, 2026

Dear Fall River Public Schools Families:

Every year, each public school and school district in Massachusetts receives a report card. Just as your child’s report card shows how they are doing in different subjects, the school and district report card is designed to show families how our schools and district is doing in different areas. A link to the district report card is available at Fall River Public Schools District Report Card and on the district web page.

The report card includes multiple measures of a school’s performance – more than just MCAS scores. It represents a new way of looking at school and district performance by providing information on student achievement, teacher qualifications, student learning opportunities, and more.  

Report cards are designed to be useful tools for everyone connected to our district. Families can use the information to have meaningful conversations with us about what the school and district is doing well and where there is room for improvement. Community and education leaders can use the information to better understand how to support students and our school. 

You will notice on our report card that we have made moderate progress toward the annual targets set for us by DESE. Our attendance rate throughout the district continues to improve; we have seen the average number of days absent drop by two since 2023 and by more than five days since 2022.  At the high school level, there is an improvement in the percentage of students completing the Mass Core program of studies and an increase in students going to college.

To improve student performance in our schools, we are prioritizing access to grade-level content and creating a sense of belonging for all students. We encourage you to become involved in helping us improve our school. We see parents as critical partners in the success of our students and school, and we are grateful for your continued support.

Finally, if your child attends a school that receives federal Title I funds, you also have the right to request the following information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers:

• Whether your child’s teacher is licensed in the grade levels and subject areas they teach,
• Whether your child’s teacher is teaching under an emergency license or waiver, 
• The college degree and major of your child’s teacher, and
• Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications. 

If you have questions about our district report card, would like to become involved in school improvement activities, or would like to request information about the qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher, please contact Human Resources.

Sincerely,

Dr. Tracy Curley, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools