Normandin Middle School

Normandin Middle School serves 1,038 students in grades 6-8 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 across 81 full-time equivalent teachers. The school currently faces significant academic challenges, with 23% of students performing proficiently in English Language Arts and 17% in mathematics, placing it in the 7th percentile statewide among Massachusetts middle schools. Despite these academic hurdles, Normandin Middle School operates in a community with established foundations for growth.

The school's substantial enrollment creates opportunities for diverse programming and peer connections, while the favorable student-teacher ratio allows for more individualized attention as the school works to improve student outcomes. The surrounding 02745 neighborhood reflects a working-class community with a median household income of $70,338 and median home values around $303,200. While only 19% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community maintains relative stability with a 12% poverty rate.

This Bristol County location represents families invested in their children's education, even as the school focuses on strengthening academic achievement. Normandin Middle School sits in New Bedford's mid-size suburban setting, serving families who are committed to supporting their students through these crucial middle school years while the institution works toward academic improvement.