Matthew J Kuss Middle
646 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Matthew J. Kuss Middle School, located at 52 Globe Mills Avenue in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Fall River Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an academic environment that prepares its diverse student body for high school success. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to equip students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to navigate their formative adolescent years effectively.
The school is recognized for its focus on community engagement and its efforts to provide a supportive atmosphere for families within the Fall River area. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Kuss Middle School strives to integrate technology into the classroom and maintain a structured learning environment. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on the official school website, which serves as a central hub for communication between the faculty, students, and the local community.
The school is recognized for its focus on community engagement and its efforts to provide a supportive atmosphere for families within the Fall River area. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Kuss Middle School strives to integrate technology into the classroom and maintain a structured learning environment. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on the official school website, which serves as a central hub for communication between the faculty, students, and the local community.
646
Total Students
62.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 246 |
| Hispanic | 240 |
| Black | 87 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More | 53 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White246 (38.1%)
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Hispanic240 (37.2%)
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Black87 (13.5%)
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Two or More53 (8.2%)
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Asian18 (2.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Fall River |
| Phone: | (508)675-8335 |
| Website: | http://www.fallriverschools.org/kuss |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 646 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 62.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
192
Grade 7
223
Grade 8
231
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 192 |
| Grade 7 | 223 |
| Grade 8 | 231 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 309 | 47.8% |
| Male | 337 | 52.2% |
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