Alma del Mar Charter School

Public, Charter K-8

 515 Belleville Ave
       New Bedford, MA  02746


(774) 206-6827

District: Alma del Mar Charter School (District)

SchoolDigger Rank:
681st of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,668 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,038

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.3%
White:
20.2%
African American:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Compare Details Alma del Mar Charter School ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alma del Mar Charter School ranks worse than 68.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alma del Mar Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.3%), White (20.2%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alma del Mar Charter School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alma del Mar Charter School is $16,668.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alma del Mar Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma del Mar Charter School 681st of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Alma del Mar Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Alma del Mar Charter School 342nd of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Alma del Mar Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Alma del Mar Charter School (District):

SchoolDigger ranks Alma del Mar Charter School (District) 290th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alma del Mar Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 55.04 465th 926 49.8%
2016 46.58 539th 932 42.2%
2017 46.74 532nd 938 43.3%
2018 56.17 443rd 934 52.6%
2019 50.36 488th 942 48.2%
2021 39.24 579th 936 38.1%
2022 31.74 642nd 932 31.1%
2023 26.13 681st 928 26.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.97 24th 258 90.7%
2021 52.58 60th 240 75.0%
2022 57.67 59th 267 77.9%
2023 51.56 77th 264 70.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.96 142nd 886 84.0%
2019 67.34 210th 896 76.6%
2021 57.71 318th 894 64.4%
2022 45.97 485th 905 46.4%
2023 36.23 422nd 703 40.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.61 99th 685 85.5%
2019 66.11 183rd 700 73.9%
2021 61.94 210th 705 70.2%
2022 48.62 375th 772 51.4%
2023 42.73 438th 757 42.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.37 392nd 893 56.1%
2019 50.06 480th 902 46.8%
2021 43.49 530th 898 41.0%
2022 34.03 600th 901 33.4%
2023 25.89 666th 887 24.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.15 420th 665 36.8%
2021 42.75 329th 632 47.9%
2022 39.12 377th 672 43.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 469th 898 47.8%
2019 49.38 477th 907 47.4%
2021 34.35 606th 904 33.0%
2022 29.93 648th 908 28.6%
2023 27.73 663rd 896 26.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Tested In Person students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.75 606th 925 34.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Tested Remotely students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.97 143rd 399 64.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.60 19th 166 88.6%
2022 71.97 32nd 173 81.5%
2023 75.19 24th 167 85.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.84 43rd 379 88.7%
2019 72.77 66th 398 83.4%
2021 71.64 55th 379 85.5%
2022 61.67 101st 401 74.8%
2023 55.57 140th 420 66.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.99 443rd 772 42.6%
2019 42.03 491st 780 37.1%
2021 38.71 502nd 765 34.4%
2022 30.53 574th 764 24.9%
2023 25.16 623rd 762 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Alma del Mar Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.50 195th 487 60.0%
2018 52.27 227th 484 53.1%
2019 44.37 286th 498 42.6%
2021 30.24 337th 501 32.7%
2022 29.38 348th 497 30.0%
2023 29.81 342nd 501 31.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.83 30th 135 77.8%
2022 49.45 38th 154 75.3%
2023 36.74 108th 155 30.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 64th 467 86.3%
2019 59.97 151st 484 68.8%
2021 52.03 195th 489 60.1%
2022 43.51 261st 503 48.1%
2023 31.17 292nd 444 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.24 111th 438 74.7%
2019 54.59 185th 452 59.1%
2021 49.07 205th 462 55.6%
2022 42.39 272nd 489 44.4%
2023 44.34 250th 481 48.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.33 238th 463 48.6%
2019 40.60 302nd 478 36.8%
2021 34.57 311th 483 35.6%
2022 29.80 346th 494 30.0%
2023 28.52 347th 489 29.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.72 246th 431 42.9%
2022 22.72 387th 445 13.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 231st 466 50.4%
2019 46.01 255th 478 46.7%
2021 24.39 364th 485 24.9%
2022 28.61 350th 497 29.6%
2023 30.66 325th 489 33.5%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.84 335th 491 31.8%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.26 226th 339 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.84 119th 193 38.3%
2022 55.74 76th 212 64.2%
2023 68.55 48th 209 77.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.59 61st 309 80.3%
2019 69.97 72nd 322 77.6%
2021 61.95 92nd 335 72.5%
2022 49.59 142nd 368 61.4%
2023 51.15 148th 364 59.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Alma del Mar Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.94 84th 395 78.7%
2019 47.90 199th 396 49.7%
2021 20.81 329th 401 18.0%
2022 25.67 308th 404 23.8%
2023 20.44 328th 403 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Open Quote I can honestly say I love Alma del Mar , My children are reading far above grade level, have learned string instruments , have PE Art and Music 3x a week and have wonderful afterschool activities . Every teacher, staff member from the director of the school to the receptionist knows my children and cares about their experience at Alma. The teachers do home visits, they are available by phone every day until 8 pm. They are dedicated and determioned that every child succeed beyond expectaions. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alma del Mar Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 38 24 2 44 0 0 12 0 120
2013 45 30 2 71 0 0 12 0 160
2014 58 39 2 87 0 0 14 0 200
2015 71 37 2 109 6 1 14 0 240
2016 94 41 2 121 7 1 18 0 284
2017 103 46 2 153 1 0 19 0 324
2018 121 53 2 210 3 0 24 0 413
2019 107 70 0 260 3 0 1 0 441
2020 143 91 1 393 5 0 20 0 653
2021 165 109 1 482 6 0 34 0 797
2022 205 123 3 573 4 0 36 0 944
2023 210 147 5 626 5 0 45 0 1038

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alma del Mar Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 120 13.8 8.6 69.2
2013 160 16.2 9.8 78.1
2014 200 18.9 10.5 79
2015 240 22.0 10.9 79.6
2016 284 29.0 9.7 n/a
2017 324 33.1 9.7 n/a
2018 413 35.0 11.7 n/a
2019 441 36.5 12.0 n/a
2020 653 52.0 12.5 n/a
2021 797 63.0 12.6 n/a
2022 944 72.9 12.9 n/a
2023 1038 79.4 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alma del Mar Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 120 13.8 8.6 69.2
2013 160 16.2 9.8 78.1
2014 200 18.9 10.5 79
2015 240 22.0 10.9 79.6
2016 284 29.0 9.7 n/a
2017 324 33.1 9.7 n/a
2018 413 35.0 11.7 n/a
2019 441 36.5 12.0 n/a
2020 653 52.0 12.5 n/a
2021 797 63.0 12.6 n/a
2022 944 72.9 12.9 n/a
2023 1038 79.4 13.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alma del Mar Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,172 (7.0%) $15,499 (93.0%) $16,672
2021 $2,463 (14.8%) $14,205 (85.2%) $16,668

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alma del Mar Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 681st of 928 Elementary schools
 21.6%
Ranks 286th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 342nd of 501 Middle schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)9033.7
 56.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))9033.7
 56.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)7436.5
 37.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))7436.5
 37.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)3720.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))3720.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)6124
 37%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))6124
 37%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)4033.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))4033.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)3634.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))3634.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Alma del Mar Charter School)2826.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))2826.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)4827.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))4827.5
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)6021.2
 38.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))6021.2
 38.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)3329.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))3329.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)5323.4
 29.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))5323.4
 29.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)4336.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))4336.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)3929.8
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))3929.8
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Alma del Mar Charter School)2819.4
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))2819.4
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School)4930.2
 18.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))4930.2
 18.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School)5527.6
 27.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))5527.6
 27.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Alma del Mar Charter School)2822.6
 5.4%
   All Grades Science (Alma del Mar Charter School (District))2822.6
 5.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4411038
 135.4%
African American70147
 110%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian05
Hispanic260626
 140.8%
Pacific Islander00
White107210
 96.3%
Two or More Races145
 4400%


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Alma del Mar Charter School ranks 681st of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Alma del Mar Charter School are 60% Hispanic, 20% White, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,038 students attended Alma del Mar Charter School.


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