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#2949 of 3,192 schools in MI
New Bedford Academy
Elementary School · New Bedford Academy · Lambertville, MI
A charter elementary school in Lambertville, MI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6315 SECOR RD, Lambertville, MI 48144
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Bedford Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Bedford 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,371
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowvale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Autism Model SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Mcgregor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–7 | 1.2 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Douglas Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 571 | 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 Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Bedford Academy is listed in New Bedford Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Bedford Academy
New Bedford Academy is a public elementary school in Lambertville, MI, part of New Bedford Academy, serving approximately 82 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,949 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Bedford Academy
What grades does New Bedford Academy serve?
New Bedford Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Bedford Academy?
New Bedford Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bedford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bedford Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Bedford Academy rank in MI?
New Bedford Academy ranks #2,949 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Bedford Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Bedford Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 New Bedford Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Bedford Academy has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Bedford Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Bedford Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Bedford Academy a Title I school?
No, New Bedford Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Bedford Academy?
58.5% of students at New Bedford Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (734) 854-5437
- Area population (ZIP 48144)
- 10,275
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 48144; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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