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#1116 of 1,793 schools in MA
Trinity Day Academy
High School · New Bedford · New Bedford, MA
A New Bedford high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
181 Hillman Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
- Math 0% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 2% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Trinity Day Academy score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 1% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 9% (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 65 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Trinity Day Academy 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaling City Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| New Bedford HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,893 | Compare → |
| Global Learning Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | 5–12 | 1.5 mi | 502 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New Bedford
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Trinity Day Academy is listed in New Bedford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trinity Day Academy
Trinity Day Academy is a public high school in New Bedford, MA, part of New Bedford, serving approximately 86 students in grades 5th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,116 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trinity Day Academy
What grades does Trinity Day Academy serve?
Trinity Day Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Trinity Day Academy?
Trinity Day Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity Day Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trinity Day Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trinity Day Academy rank in MA?
Trinity Day Academy ranks #1,116 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Trinity Day Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Trinity Day Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Trinity Day Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trinity Day Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trinity Day Academy a charter school?
No, Trinity Day Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trinity Day Academy a Title I school?
No, Trinity Day Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.3%
- Phone
- (508) 997-4511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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