Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John J Doran 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 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Doran ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John J Doran's student population of 525 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
John J Doran 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 John J Doran is 0.68, 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
#1375 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
13%
10%
White
41%
51%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Doran's ranking?
John J Doran is ranked #1375 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John J Doran?
525 students attend John J Doran.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of John J Doran students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J Doran?
John J Doran has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Doran offer ?
John J Doran offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John J Doran part of?
John J Doran is part of Fall River School District.
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