Middle Schools in New Bedford

The three middle schools in New Bedford, Massachusetts - Normandin Middle School, Keith Middle School, and Roosevelt Middle School - all serve grades 6-8 and are part of the New Bedford school district. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance and overall quality of these middle schools.

None of the three middle schools in New Bedford stand out as clear performers, as they all rank in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools and are rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The schools' proficiency rates on the MCAS Next Generation assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 19.2% to 31.36% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 9.55% to 30% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41.53% and 40.74%, respectively.

Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and higher-than-average per-student spending, the schools have struggled to improve academic achievement, suggesting that simply increasing resources may not be the sole solution. The poor performance of the New Bedford school district as a whole, ranked 319th out of 348 districts in Massachusetts, indicates that the challenges faced by these middle schools are likely rooted in broader, systemic issues within the district or community. Addressing these persistent challenges will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses both school-level and district-level factors.