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#693 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 39% in state
Normandin Middle School
Middle School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
81 FELTON ST, New Bedford, MA 02745
- Math 17% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Normandin Middle School score 21% 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 is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Normandin Middle School 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 872 | Compare → |
| Nazarene Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Hastings MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Albert F Ford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 420 | 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
- #4 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
Normandin Middle School is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Normandin Middle School
Normandin Middle School is a public middle school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 1,038 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Normandin Middle School
What grades does Normandin Middle School serve?
Normandin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Normandin Middle School?
Normandin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,038 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Normandin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Normandin Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Normandin Middle School rank in MA?
Normandin Middle School ranks #693 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Normandin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Normandin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Normandin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Normandin Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Normandin Middle School a charter school?
No, Normandin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Normandin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Normandin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (508) 985-4300
- Area population (ZIP 02745)
- 25,013
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 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
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