Skip to main content

Very Good

#575 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 32% in state

Elwyn G Campbell

Elementary School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA

A New Bedford elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

145 Essex Street, New Bedford, MA 02745

  • Math 38% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency37.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$23,022
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Elwyn G Campbell score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
16%
2023
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Elwyn G Campbell 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,719/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$73,154

Median home value

$339,600

Median rent

$1,104/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02745; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–81.3 mi168Compare →
Jireh SwiftEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–51.5 mi221Compare →
Charles S AshleyEnrollment path unverified3.0K–51.8 mi262Compare →
Casimir PulaskiEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.9 mi560Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#1 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

Elwyn G Campbell is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elwyn G Campbell

Elwyn G Campbell is a public elementary school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elwyn G Campbell

What grades does Elwyn G Campbell serve?

Elwyn G Campbell serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Elwyn G Campbell?

Elwyn G Campbell has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwyn G Campbell?

The student-teacher ratio at Elwyn G Campbell is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elwyn G Campbell rank in MA?

Elwyn G Campbell ranks #575 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Elwyn G Campbell's MySchoolScout rating?

Elwyn G Campbell has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Elwyn G Campbell?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elwyn G Campbell has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elwyn G Campbell a charter school?

No, Elwyn G Campbell is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elwyn G Campbell a Title I school?

No, Elwyn G Campbell is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
278
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 02745)
25,013
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
40.7
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 02745; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.