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#662 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 37% in state
Elizabeth Carter Brooks
Elementary School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Math 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Carter Brooks score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Elizabeth Carter Brooks 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$54,563
Median home value
$303,400
Median rent
$1,052/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
37.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02740; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas R RodmanEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Nazarene Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Ellen R HathawayEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 245 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Bedford
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Elizabeth Carter Brooks is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Carter Brooks
Elizabeth Carter Brooks is a public elementary school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #662 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Carter Brooks
What grades does Elizabeth Carter Brooks serve?
Elizabeth Carter Brooks serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Carter Brooks?
Elizabeth Carter Brooks has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Carter Brooks?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Carter Brooks is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Carter Brooks rank in MA?
Elizabeth Carter Brooks ranks #662 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Elizabeth Carter Brooks's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Carter Brooks has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Elizabeth Carter Brooks?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Carter Brooks has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elizabeth Carter Brooks a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Carter Brooks is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Carter Brooks a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Carter Brooks is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (508) 997-4511
- Area population (ZIP 02740)
- 46,336
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 02740; 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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