New Bedford School District
- 455 COUNTY ST
- NEW BEDFORD, MA 02740
- (508) 997-4511
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 52.5% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,375 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,609 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 865 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 23.0% | 61.0% | |
| Technology/Engineering Test | |||
| 2010 | 3.0% | 42.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 13.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 24.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 36.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,609 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 595 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,244 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,126 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,054 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,015 |
| 4th Grade Students | 903 |
| 5th Grade Students | 970 |
| 6th Grade Students | 963 |
| 7th Grade Students | 874 |
| 8th Grade Students | 951 |
| 9th Grade Students | 920 |
| 10th Grade Students | 676 |
| 11th Grade Students | 791 |
| 12th Grade Students | 554 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 127 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 139 |
| Hispanic | 3,521 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,493 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 6,441 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,632 |
| Female | 6,004 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 865 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 28 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 54 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 571 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 213 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 261 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 29 |
| Elementary | 15 |
| Secondary | 14 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 10 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 435 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 86 |
| School Administrators | 64 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 86 |
| Student Support Services | 122 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 65 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $189,193,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $31,701,000 | 16.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $22,051,000 | 11.7% |
| Other School Systems | $2,167,000 | 1.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $214,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $3,252,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $91,000 | 0.05% |
| Private Contributions | $430,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,484,000 | 1.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $136,960,000 | 72.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $107,414,000 | 56.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,725,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $4,825,000 | 2.6% |
| Non-Specified | $2,237,000 | 1.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $19,759,000 | 10.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $20,532,000 | 10.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $7,595,000 | 4.0% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $3,761,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $115,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,090,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Other | $4,060,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $1,911,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $186,708,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $112,011,000 | 60.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $65,440,000 | 35.0% |
| Student Support | $17,651,000 | 9.3% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $12,077,000 | 6.4% |
| General Administration Support | $2,553,000 | 1.3% |
| School Administration Support | $7,095,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $15,664,000 | 8.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $8,200,000 | 4.3% |
| Other Support Services | $2,200,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $9,257,000 | 5.0% |
| Food Services | $7,884,000 | 4.2% |
| Other Services | $1,373,000 | 0.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 52.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 553 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 9 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 261 | 8.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within New Bedford School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 28
- Students: 12,609
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 865
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN SCHOOL | ||||
445 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 236 | 17.1 |  Review This School |
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| ALFRED J GOMES SCHOOL | ||||
286 South Second St
New Bedford, MA Public | PK-5 | 845 | 18.0 | Review This School |
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| BETSEY B WINSLOW SCHOOL | ||||
561 Allen St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 291 | 17.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CASMIR PULASKI SCHOOL | ||||
1097 Braley Rd
New Bedford, MA Public | PK-5 | 552 | 14.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLES S ASHLEY SCHOOL | ||||
122 Rochambeau St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 323 | 20.1 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| ELIZABETH CARTER BROOKS SCHOOL | ||||
212 Nemasket St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 256 | 17.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ELLEN R HATHAWAY SCHOOL | ||||
256 Court St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 198 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| ELWYN G CAMPBELL SCHOOL | ||||
145 Essex St
New Bedford, MA Public | PK-5 | 250 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| GEORGE H DUNBAR SCHOOL | ||||
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 122 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| HAYDEN / MCFADDEN SCHOOL | ||||
361 Cedar Grove
New Bedford, MA Public | PK-5 | 697 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HORATIO A KEMPTON SCHOOL | ||||
135 Shawmut Ave
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 128 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| JAMES B CONGDON SCHOOL | ||||
50 Hemlock St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 293 | 17.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JIREH SWIFT SCHOOL | ||||
2203 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 222 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| JOHN AVERY PARKER SCHOOL | ||||
705 County St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 276 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN B DEVALLES SCHOOL | ||||
120 Katherine St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 323 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| JOHN HANNIGAN SCHOOL | ||||
71 Portland St
New Bedford, MA Public | 1-5 | 211 | 15.6 | Review This School |
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| KEITH MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA Public | 6-8 | 1,030 | 12.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MT PLEASANT SCHOOL | ||||
261 Mt Pleasant Stre
New Bedford, MA Public | PK-5 | 323 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| NEW BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
230 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA Public | 9-12 | 2,855 | 13.9 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| NORMANDIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA Public | 6-8 | 933 | 11.1 | Review This School |
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| PHILLIPS AVENUE SCHOOL | ||||
249 Phillips Ave
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 129 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
119 Frederick St
New Bedford, MA Public | 6-8 | 800 | 11.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SARAH D OTTIWELL SCHOOL | ||||
26 Madeira Ave
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 293 | 17.3 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| SGT WM H CARNEY ACADEMY | ||||
247 Elm St
New Bedford, MA Public | PK-5 | 528 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS R RODMAN SCHOOL | ||||
497 Mill St
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 145 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST SIDE JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
181 Hillman St
New Bedford, MA Public | 6-12 | 64 | 8.0 | Review This School |
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| WHALING CITY JUNIOR/SR. HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
455 County St
New Bedford, MA Public | 6-12 | 47 | 7.1 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM H TAYLOR SCHOOL | ||||
620 Brock Ave
New Bedford, MA Public | KG-5 | 266 | 16.5 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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