Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1322 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
41%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
37%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School's ranking?
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School is ranked #1322 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School?
697 students attend Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School?
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School offer ?
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School part of?
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School is part of Fall River School District.
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