Summary:
The 02740 zip code area of New Bedford, Massachusetts is home to 8 elementary schools that are part of the New Bedford school district, which is ranked 319 out of 348 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals significant performance differences among these schools, with a few standout institutions outperforming the rest.
The top-performing schools in the area are James B Congdon, ranked 486 out of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools, and Elizabeth Carter Brooks, ranked 412 out of 906. These schools have the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, significantly outperforming the New Bedford district and state averages. The third-highest ranked school in the area is Betsey B Winslow, which also outperforms the district averages in all subject areas.
However, the majority of the schools in the 02740 zip code area perform well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, suggesting that the New Bedford school district as a whole may be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. The variation in spending per student, ranging from $16,429 to $19,540, may also indicate that some schools have access to more resources than others, which could contribute to the observed performance gaps.
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