Below Average
#1494 of 1,793 schools in MA
Carlos Pacheco
Elementary School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
261 Mt Pleasant Stre, New Bedford, MA 02746
- Math 25% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlos Pacheco score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2022, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Carlos Pacheco 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden/mcfaddenEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| John Avery ParkerEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Alma Del Mar Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,041 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Bedford
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #15 of 24
- District spending per student
- $23,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlos Pacheco is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlos Pacheco
Carlos Pacheco is a public elementary school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlos Pacheco
What grades does Carlos Pacheco serve?
Carlos Pacheco serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carlos Pacheco?
Carlos Pacheco has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos Pacheco?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Pacheco is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlos Pacheco rank in MA?
Carlos Pacheco ranks #1,494 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Carlos Pacheco's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlos Pacheco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Carlos Pacheco?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlos Pacheco has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlos Pacheco a charter school?
No, Carlos Pacheco is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlos Pacheco a Title I school?
No, Carlos Pacheco is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (508) 997-4511
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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