Below Average
#1536 of 1,793 schools in MA
James B Congdon
Elementary School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Math 52% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James B Congdon score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 James B Congdon 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B DevallesEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| St James - St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Alfred J GomesEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Betsey B WinslowEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 234 | 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
- #17 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
James B Congdon is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James B Congdon
James B Congdon is a public elementary school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,536 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James B Congdon
What grades does James B Congdon serve?
James B Congdon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James B Congdon?
James B Congdon has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B Congdon?
The student-teacher ratio at James B Congdon is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James B Congdon rank in MA?
James B Congdon ranks #1,536 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is James B Congdon's MySchoolScout rating?
James B Congdon 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 James B Congdon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James B Congdon has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James B Congdon a charter school?
No, James B Congdon is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James B Congdon a Title I school?
No, James B Congdon is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- 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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