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#1513 of 1,793 schools in MA
Alma Del Mar Charter School
Elementary School · Alma Del Mar Charter School (district) · New Bedford, MA
A charter elementary school in New Bedford, MA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
515 Belleville Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746
- Math 27% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alma Del Mar Charter School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 124 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alma Del Mar Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,719/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,023
Median home value
$324,400
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Charles S AshleyEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Hayden/mcfaddenEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Carlos PachecoEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alma Del Mar Charter School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Alma Del Mar Charter School is listed in Alma del Mar Charter School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alma Del Mar Charter School
Alma Del Mar Charter School is a public elementary school in New Bedford, MA, part of Alma Del Mar Charter School (district), serving approximately 1,041 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,513 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alma Del Mar Charter School
What grades does Alma Del Mar Charter School serve?
Alma Del Mar Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Alma Del Mar Charter School?
Alma Del Mar Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,041 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Del Mar Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Del Mar Charter School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alma Del Mar Charter School rank in MA?
Alma Del Mar Charter School ranks #1,513 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Alma Del Mar Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alma Del Mar Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alma Del Mar Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma Del Mar Charter School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Alma Del Mar Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Alma Del Mar Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alma Del Mar Charter School a Title I school?
No, Alma Del Mar Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (774) 206-6827
- Area population (ZIP 02746)
- 16,791
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02746; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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