C+ Top 62%

B.M.C. Durfee High School

Grades 09-12 FALL RIVER, MA

Moved up 108 places from 2024 to 2025

#215 State Rank
C- District Grade
460 Elsbree Street, FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Active Athletics 29 sports Diverse
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
2,676 Students
89.5% Attendance Rate
50.8 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

36% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 41% 41%
2024 32% 32%
2025 36% 36%

Mathematics

19% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 23% 23%
2024 15% 15%
2025 19% 19%

Science

20% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 24% 24%
2024 18% 18%
2025 20% 20%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts10 36%4%
2025Mathematics10 19%2%
2025Science10 20%3%
2024English Language Arts10 32%3%
2024Mathematics10 15%2%
2024Science10 18%3%
2023English Language Arts10 41%8%
2023Mathematics10 23%3%
2023Science10 24%4%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

2,676 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 36.7%
Hispanic 33.9%
Black 18%
Multiracial 8.1%
Asian 3.1%

Gender

48.7% Male
51.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 26.2%
Special Education 20.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch 72.9%

Athletics Programs

29 sports programs with 1,452 student athletes

Boys Sports

  • Football 75 athletes
  • Softball 64 athletes
  • Volleyball 49 athletes
  • Baseball 42 athletes
  • Basketball 38 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 28 athletes
  • Rugby 28 athletes
  • Wrestling 23 athletes
  • Cross Country 14 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 14 athletes
  • Golf 12 athletes
  • Tennis 12 athletes
  • Ice Hockey 5 athletes
  • Field Hockey 2 athletes

Girls Sports

  • Wrestling 406 athletes
  • Unified Basketball 320 athletes
  • Track-Outdoor 73 athletes
  • Track-Indoor 41 athletes
  • Volleyball 39 athletes
  • Soccer 35 athletes
  • Cross Country 31 athletes
  • Winter Swim/Dive 30 athletes
  • Baseball 26 athletes
  • Softball 18 athletes
  • Tennis 14 athletes
  • Rugby 5 athletes
  • Basketball 5 athletes
  • Gymnastics 2 athletes
  • Field Hockey 1 athletes

Sports data from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Graduation

7.5% Dropout Rate

Attendance

89.5% Attendance Rate
37.7% Chronic Absence

Advanced Placement

College Readiness

MassCore is Massachusetts' recommended college-ready curriculum.

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Location

460 Elsbree Street, FALL RIVER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is B.M.C. Durfee High School's grade rating?

B.M.C. Durfee High School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #215 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 62% of Massachusetts High schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend B.M.C. Durfee High School?

Approximately 2,676 students are enrolled at B.M.C. Durfee High School.

How does B.M.C. Durfee High School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, B.M.C. Durfee High School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (36% proficient), Mathematics (19% proficient), Science (20% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What sports does B.M.C. Durfee High School offer?

B.M.C. Durfee High School offers 29 athletic programs (14 boys' sports, 15 girls' sports) with approximately 1,452 student athletes participating. Sports programs are sanctioned by the MIAA (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association).

What is the graduation rate at B.M.C. Durfee High School?

B.M.C. Durfee High School has a solid 88.5% graduation rate. The state average graduation rate in Massachusetts is approximately 89%.

What is the attendance rate at B.M.C. Durfee High School?

B.M.C. Durfee High School has an attendance rate of 89.5%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is B.M.C. Durfee High School part of?

B.M.C. Durfee High School is part of Fall River School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.