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Edmond P Talbot Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 611 students

 

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Posted July 15, 2012

i am going into 8th grade this year at talbot and i love it if u ask me it is the best school. although i have not been to any of the other middle schools in fall river i find talbot the best. talbot isnt the most fun or technologicly advanced like kuss or atlantis charter but we are prepared. when it comes to any subject discipline isnt a problem,but most of the kids that leave talbot in 8th grade have better chances of going to good high schools like diman or bristol agy or bishop connely and if they go to dyrfee are in a.p. classes. all i can really say is talbot gives us a good education,and a good mindset that if we work hard enough we can achieve anything.


Posted January 8, 2012

I am a student at talbot its terrible i'm in 7th grade and we cant get through one one lesson the kids always talk and gets in trouble it cuts down from my learning time. FIND A BETTER SCHOOL!


Posted January 3, 2010

I am a student at Talbot.I love it the teachers r great and nice.they do anything to help the students to help them with there grades like they have homework club.I think it is the best middle school in fall river
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 24, 2009

I was a student at Talbot for only half a year. But in that short time it was a life-changing experience. The teachers weren't just teachers, they were friends; friends that we could talk to if we were having family trouble or even friend trouble. They didn't speak down to us as students; they spoke to us like human beings who were just younger than themselves. I think the uniforms helped make Talbot a better school and in my opinion Talbot is the best middle school in Fall River. If you're moving to Fall River with a teenager and don't know which school is the best for your child you shouldn't even have to think. Talbot is awesome and it helps out all the children who are troubled and even the children who aren't to get better. I learned a tremendous amount from the teachers and students at Talbot. (:
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 21, 2009

this school has to muhc descrimination, nothing is done to the others who get in trouble, and this school is unprofessional.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2007

I am a student at Talbot and I love it there! The teachers are so nice and friendly and they do anything to to help kids get good grades. This school has improved greatly over the last few years,especially since they started with uniforms.It is probably the best midle school in Fall River!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 5, 2007

omg i love this school it was awsome everyone was always very kind and they were all very caring and they actually tought me something. i as a graduate (07) am very proud to have my younger brother going to talbot.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 26, 2007

Having three children, we have had a child at the Talbot Middle School for the past 6 years. Each year we are more and more pleased with the overall educational experience. Principal, Karol Coffin and Vice Principals Deborah Faris and Bill Napert are in the classrooms, hallways, at school events etc. and are very accessable to students and parents. Many wonderful opportunities to bring families into the school are always being planned. Talbot is fortunate to have a strong, while small PTA (please join!) and an active School Council. The teachers are amongst the best in the region! The school uniform program is showing great success. As an out of district family, we renew our decision every year to keep our children at Talbot Middle School and would encourage parents to visit the school and meet with the people who interact with your child. You will be pleased!
—Submitted by Nancy Costa, a parent


Posted January 20, 2007

I account Talbot Middle has done a wonderful job painting the class rooms and the way their putting their students first.Also, how their performances show how much work they put into it. I agree it really does also paying for the uniform is money I do not really have.I'm not trying to say the school is doing an awful job I am just saying that the uniform has its goods and 'its' its bads that Talbot Middle has shown parents and students not to never ever give up.
—Submitted by kiara cruz, a parent


Posted March 23, 2005

I am a student at Edmund Talbot Middle School and this school has the best teachers in Fall River. I can confirm your child will receive the best at this school and that he/she will pass any test because the teachers reviewed this material. They have encouraging sayings on the walls like 'I won't give up on you, You can do it, Effort makes a difference, and This is important.'The school is safe! The staff will indeed help your child on his/her social environment. This school will meet all of your childs requirments. Hope your child comes!
—Submitted by Isabelle Morimoto, a student


Posted March 26, 2004

Talbot is an amazing school. Two of my children go there and they love it. They think the teachers are awesome. And they said they're making the school look nice by painting the walls with four of there 'sayings.' Which are 'You can do it!', 'We won't give up on you', 'This is Important' and 'Effort makes a difference.' I think that they are good and motivate the children to try their hardest. Which is great.
—Submitted by Estrella Candido, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
22%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
18%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students40%
Female50%
Male34%
African American39%
Asian33%
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners5%

Math

All Students40%
Female43%
Male39%
African American46%
Asian42%
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners9%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students49%
Female60%
Male40%
African American59%
Asian36%
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners12%

Math

All Students26%
Female30%
Male23%
African American41%
Asian20%
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners6%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
African American63%
Asian91%
Hispanic22%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities32%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students30%
Female25%
Male36%
African American13%
Asian63%
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students18%
Female14%
Male20%
African American13%
Asian55%
Hispanic3%
Multiracialn/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 68%
Hispanic 23% 15%
Black 9% 8%
Asian 6% 6%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Elizabeth Coogan
Fax number
  • (508) 675-8356

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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124 Melrose St
Fall River, MA 02723
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