Summary:
The 02744 zip code area in New Bedford, Massachusetts is home to 4 schools - 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The standout school in this set is William H Taylor Elementary School, which consistently outperforms the other schools in the area as well as the New Bedford district and state averages on MCAS test scores.
In the 2024-2025 school year, 44.14% of students at William H. Taylor were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 21.78% for the New Bedford district and 41.53% for the state. In math, an impressive 53.15% of William H. Taylor students were proficient or better, compared to 19.12% for the district and 40.74% for the state. William H. Taylor also has a much higher statewide school ranking, placing in the top 40% of Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years, while the other schools in the 02744 area are all ranked in the bottom 20-30%.
The other schools in the 02744 zip code - Roosevelt Middle School, Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School, and John B Devalles - struggle in comparison, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average. Understanding the factors behind William H. Taylor's success could provide valuable insights for improving performance at the other schools in the area.
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