MATTHEW J KUSS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Matthew J Kuss Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fall River school district, located in Fall River, MA with about 750 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Matthew J Kuss Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Matthew J Kuss Middle at (508) 675-8335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 675-8335
MATTHEW J KUSS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fall River, MA with about 750 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fall River
- Total Students:
- 750
- Teachers:
- 56.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 750 students
- White
- 59.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 4.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.