John J Doran vs Mary Fonseca Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J Doran
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
525 students
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | John J Doran Fall River, Massachusetts | Mary Fonseca Elementary School Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,009 | #998 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #33905 of 50,301 | #46726 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Doran scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 16.8).
- •John J Doran does better on math proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •John J Doran does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 18%).
- •Mary Fonseca Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Mary Fonseca Elementary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 525.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John J Doran better than Mary Fonseca Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John J Doran ranks higher (37.1 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John J Doran and Mary Fonseca Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Doran: 525. Mary Fonseca Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Doran and Mary Fonseca Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
John J Doran is 844th of 1,009 and Mary Fonseca Elementary School is 998th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).