Samuel Watson vs Talbot Innovation School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Watson
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
Talbot Innovation School
Fall River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
582 students
| Measure | Samuel Watson Fall River, Massachusetts | Talbot Innovation School Fall River, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 1,009 | #289 of 300 |
| National rank | #45056 of 50,301 | #13610 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | Fall River | Fall River |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talbot Innovation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 19.7).
- •Talbot Innovation School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Samuel Watson does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Talbot Innovation School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Talbot Innovation School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 287.
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 Samuel Watson better than Talbot Innovation School?
On the Success Index (US), Talbot Innovation School ranks higher (21.0 vs 19.7 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 Samuel Watson and Talbot Innovation School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fall River and Fall River in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samuel Watson: 287. Talbot Innovation School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samuel Watson and Talbot Innovation School rank in Massachusetts?
Samuel Watson is 987th of 1,009 and Talbot Innovation School is 289th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).