Atlantis Charter School
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: (508) 646-6410
Fax: (508) 672-2474
District: Atlantis Charter (District)
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 1234 students
Atlantis Charter School, a charter school located in Fall River, MA, serves grades K-12 in the Atlantis Charter (District).It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Atlantis Charter School is a charter school located in Fall River, MA. 1234 students attend Atlantis Charter School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) data from Massachusetts Department of Education, and using 2025 MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering (MCAS STE) Tests data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 4/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2024 4-year high school graduation rate data from Massachusetts Department of Education, using 2024 Average SAT score data from Massachusetts Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - MA MCAS data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
Posted: May 3, 2019
Leadership at Atlantis is very visible on a regular basis between being outside in the mornings and afternoon for arrival and dismissal to being at events. It's evident that the leadership cares about the school and work hard to make Atlantis a great place for students.
Posted: May 3, 2019
Posted: May 3, 2019
Posted: May 3, 2019
Overall, Atlantis is an excellent school with staff that are passionate about teaching. They go above and beyond to support struggling students and are committed to helping all students be successful.
Posted: May 3, 2019
Posted: May 3, 2019
The teachers I've worked with are incredibly passionate and work relentlessly to make sure students are successful.
Posted: May 3, 2019
I've seen this happening in classrooms all the time and there are reminders posted throughout the school about expectations. There are regular award ceremonies where these behaviors are recognized and celebrated.
Posted: January 22, 2019
Lack of consistent teacher guidance and follow through
Posted: January 22, 2019
Some teachers are effective others are seriously lacking.
Posted: January 22, 2019
Respect is not a focus among many students both toward each other and toward teachers.
Posted: January 22, 2019
There is a serious lack of appropriate discipline giving way to a tremendous amount of bullying which is consistently ignored.
Posted: January 22, 2019
Only if you as a parent fight for their rights and have your child evaluated for assistance. This information is not readily available.
Posted: January 22, 2019
Bullying is a huge problem! It has been getting progressively worse over the years and especially since the move to the new campus.
Posted: January 22, 2019
Very disappointed! I was so happy with having my child at this school but over the years the overall attitude within the school is abysmal. The bullying is a tremendous problem that continues to get worse as time goes on. The swearing by the kids can be heard indoors and outside and through all grades. It may be a Charter school but that doesnt make it better than any other school. If things dont change it will be one of the worse schools in our city.
Posted: October 12, 2016
I been friends with this one student who is continuously bullied. We brought it to the staffs attention and they talk to the bully about it, hand them a detention and call it a day. If your child likes getting bullied, the high school here is a great place
Posted: October 12, 2016
Depends how bad the student is. I know a few kids who I reccomend sitting in the front for help sitting all the way in the back of class on the laptops receiving no help at all and teachers don't even give them work. The teachers give up easily
Posted: October 12, 2016
Posted: October 12, 2016
The adults treat us like we are a bunch of prisoners. They look down on us and make us feel like nothing. Hasn't been a day that I haven't gotten aggravated because lack of help or respect
Posted: October 12, 2016
You want to know how it feels like to be in prison? Come to this school! The high school is honestly not ready. They are renting out offices for Christ sake! The uniforms are extreemly expensive for low quality material. Can't even wear a hoodie in school when it's freezing in the classes! Pathetic school if you ask me
Posted: August 22, 2014
I have been a student at atlantis since 3rd grade "im going into 8th now" and he elementary school wasnt to bad the school was preety nice and some of my favorite teachers were there, but it all changed once i got into the middle school. The middle school is the oldest building iv ever seen in public use, its scares me to know that it passes as safe with the state, I actually think they pay the state to give them good reviews. The teachers are ridiculous if 2-3 students are talking to eachother and wont stop they punish the whole class and say that we are a team and need to take responsibility for eachother. My homeroom once had a month of completly silent homeroom for a month because 3 or 4 students couldnt keep there mouths shut for homeroom. If your thinking of putting your child into atlantis i would recommend you put them in public school over this school. They are building a brand new High School but i doubt ill be going just because how they run the school. Take this from someone whos been in the school for multiple years, Dont send you kid here please.
Posted: June 12, 2014
If you have a child with a learning disability, add, ADHD or any other disability, this school will not except you or if they do except you they will eventually kick you out. I have a child with ADHD who has been there since kindergarten and got kicked out in the sixth grade. They told me they can't accommodate for his disabilities. That he's not learning anything there because of his disability. They will cover their butts and go down the chain of command into everything they can to make it look like they are helping you but in the end it's only to make them look good and follow their protocols to kick your child out. I have known numerous parents who have gone to the same thing that I have. Your child will spend most of his day in the office getting in trouble for things that he can't control doing because of his disability. They don't know how to work with the children and they don't care enough to train their teachers to work with these children. I am very disgusted in the school and I do not recommend the school to anyone.
Posted: September 9, 2013
I noticed that the pie chart on your web site signified the fact that you have 85% of White Students but the other races or ethnicities were not specified. I am wondering why the powers at be didn't think others were important to mention.
Posted: June 26, 2013
i am very please with the school .My oldest attended Charter and has now moved on to Diman. My youngest is still at the middle school. Both of my children were there since Kindergarten and i would not have it any other way. They do have alot of work and they offer tutoring and if your child is struggling they will go the extra step to help your child . I have nothing bad to say .Thank You all for your hard work..
Posted: June 9, 2011
We are so blessed to have all 3 of our children attend this school! Way to go ACS!!
Posted: March 19, 2010
The ACS in Fall River is more concerned with demerits than education. The system is based on noting any negative behavior, no matter how trivial or petty. Where is the attention devoted to promoting and modeling positive behavior ? There are many punishments, few rewards. And a reward can be a word of encouragement, anything to make these students feel connected. Instead it's got my children (who loved going to school a couple years ago) dreading getting up & going to school in the morning...
Posted: March 17, 2010
My daughter has attended the Charter School since kindergarden. At that time the school was amazing and I was very pleased with the school. Around the time she entered grade 2 this changed drastically. The school became less invovled with student education and more involved with making a good name for themselves and raiseing money. I do agree that funding is important but not if it's sacrificing the integrity (excuse my spelling) of the school. Thing have definitely gone downhill since Principal Kerry Kennedy replaced Fernando Goulart. I never thought I would say this because I have always been a huge fan of charter but I am removing my daughter for Grade 5.
Posted: December 27, 2009
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | The Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | RI | 4.8 mi | |
| 2 | Linden Street | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Bristol | RI | 6.1 mi | |
| 3 | Slate Hill Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Middletown | RI | 11.2 mi | |
| 4 | Paradise valley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Middletown | RI | 13.4 mi | |
| 5 | Toppa Blvd between Bliss/Kay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport | RI | 14.3 mi | |
| 6 | Pawcatuck | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Pawcatuck | CT | 41 mi | |
| 7 | Mystic | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Mystic | CT | 47.5 mi | |
| 8 | Thamesview Apartments | Apartment Complex | Norwich | CT | 49.4 mi | |
| 9 | Noank | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Groton | CT | 49.6 mi |
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| 1 | Common Fence Point | Portsmouth | RI | 4.4 mi | |
| 2 | Bristol | Bristol | RI | 6.4 mi | |
| 3 | Portsmouth | Portsmouth | RI | 7.2 mi | |
| 4 | Middletown | Middletown | RI | 13.5 mi | |
| 5 | Downtown Newport | Newport | RI | 15.6 mi | |
| 6 | Jamestown | Jamestown | RI | 16.6 mi | |
| 7 | Westerly | Westerly | RI | 40.9 mi | |
| 8 | Lisbon | Lisbon | CT | 45 mi | |
| 9 | Stonington | Stonington | CT | 45.6 mi | |
| 10 | Ledyard | Ledyard | CT | 47.8 mi | |
| 11 | Norwich | Norwich | CT | 49.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Providence | 13.7 mi. |
| Newport Naval Station | 13.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Woods Hole | 26.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Cape Cod | 29.7 mi. |
| Otis Air National Guard Base | 32.1 mi. |
| Natick Soldier Systems Command | 44.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Boston | 48.3 mi. |
