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.
682
Total Students
52.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matthew J Kuss Middle
Demographic Student Count
White299
Hispanic226
Black66
Asian27
Two or More63
American Indian1
  • White
    299 (43.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    226 (33.1 %)
  • Black
    66 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    63 (9.2 %)
  • Asian
    27 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: 682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 226
Grade 7 229
Grade 8 227

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Matthew J Kuss Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6226
Grade 7229
Grade 8227
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Matthew J Kuss Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33048.4%
Male35251.6%