New Bedford School District
School District · New Bedford, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
24
18 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
24
18 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,022
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#190 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,022
+$1,651 vs Massachusetts median
District size
12,488 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About New Bedford
New Bedford is a New Bedford, Massachusetts school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 12,488 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $23,022 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, New Bedford demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elizabeth Carter Brooks, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, New Bedford students show an average math proficiency of 27.9% and ELA proficiency of 30.2%.
The district includes 18 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in New Bedford, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Bedford with test data.
Schools in New Bedford
24 schools Elementary Schools 18
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- New Bedford
- Total Enrollment
- 12,488
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,034
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Bedford?
New Bedford has 24 schools in total — 18 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Bedford?
The average composite rating for New Bedford is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Bedford?
New Bedford spends $23,022 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Bedford?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Bedford is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Bedford?
Elizabeth Carter Brooks is the highest-rated school in New Bedford with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in New Bedford?
Across schools in New Bedford with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Bedford compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
New Bedford has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare New Bedford with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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