Talbot Innovation School

www.fallriverschools.org/talbot.cfm

533 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Talbot Innovation School, located in Fall River, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school dedicated to fostering a creative and forward-thinking learning environment for its students. As an "innovation" school, it emphasizes a dynamic curriculum that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of technology into daily classroom instruction. The school aims to provide a well-rounded education that supports both the academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional academics, the Talbot Innovation School places a strong focus on community engagement and building partnerships between families, educators, and the local Fall River area. By utilizing modern teaching strategies and maintaining a focus on personalized learning, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. It is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are empowered to explore new ideas and reach their full potential within a structured, safe, and collaborative environment.

533

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talbot Innovation School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	200
Black	58
Asian	16
Two or More	45
American Indian	2

White
212 (39.8 %)
Hispanic
200 (37.5 %)
Black
58 (10.9 %)
Two or More
45 (8.4 %)
Asian
16 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)675-8350
Website:	http://www.fallriverschools.org/talbot.cfm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 181

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 173