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B M C Durfee High School vs. Dartmouth High School

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School Overview

School
B M C Durfee High School
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Dartmouth High School
555 Bakerville Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Dartmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,435 students in grades 9-12, B M C Durfee High School 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Dartmouth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,435 students
949 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at B M C Durfee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dartmouth High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at B M C Durfee High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dartmouth High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
225 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at B M C Durfee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dartmouth High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at B M C Durfee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fall River School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dartmouth School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1161 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#289 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of B M C Durfee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dartmouth High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
58%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at B M C Durfee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dartmouth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dartmouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at B M C Durfee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dartmouth High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dartmouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
94%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of B M C Durfee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dartmouth High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dartmouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of B M C Durfee High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dartmouth High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
590
217
Grade 10 Students
709
242
Grade 11 Students
602
238
Grade 12 Students
500
249
Ungraded Students
34
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at B M C Durfee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dartmouth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dartmouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at B M C Durfee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dartmouth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dartmouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at B M C Durfee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dartmouth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dartmouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at B M C Durfee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dartmouth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dartmouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at B M C Durfee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fall River School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dartmouth High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dartmouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of B M C Durfee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dartmouth High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dartmouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at B M C Durfee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dartmouth High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dartmouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at B M C Durfee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fall River School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dartmouth High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dartmouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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