Matthew J. Kuss Middle School

Matthew J. Kuss Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
52 Globe Mills Ave,  Fall River, MA
Fall River Public Schools
3.0
694 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Maria Pontes
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.3%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0.9%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
184:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
43.8%
Hispanic
33.1%
Black
9.7%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 10 Reviews
1.0 other
9/28/2025
I went to this middle school years ago and it's absolutely awful. Coming from somebody who was in the "Gifted and Talented Education" program (GATE), that program is not taken seriously and the curriculum is no different than the standard curriculum for non-GATE classrooms. I did not learn any diffe...
1.0 other
7/24/2025
Please. If you’re anyone like me, dont go to this school. I went to this school for half of 6th grade and got pulled out because the bullying was too bad. I had undiagnosed autism and an already diagnosed anxiety disorder, along with slight selective mutism (Ive had it since I was a toddler, but it...
2.0 student
2/20/2025
They do nothing when people get hurt by another kid
1.0 parent
5/14/2024
Bad experience with this school. My son went through a terrible trauma there.

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Matthew J. Kuss Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Fall River, MA and is served by the Fall River Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 694 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Matthew J. Kuss Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $459,364. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stone K-12 Day School, Resiliency Preparatory Academy, B M C Durfee High School, and more. Learn more about what Fall River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Matthew J. Kuss Middle School.

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