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Jireh Swift

2203 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jireh Swift ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jireh Swift ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jireh Swift's student population of 226 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jireh Swift ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jireh Swift is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1164 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jireh Swift and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jireh Swift and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jireh Swift and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jireh Swift and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jireh Swift and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jireh Swift and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jireh Swift and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Jireh Swift and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jireh Swift and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jireh Swift and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jireh Swift's ranking?
Jireh Swift is ranked #1164 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Jireh Swift?
226 students attend Jireh Swift.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jireh Swift students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jireh Swift?
Jireh Swift has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jireh Swift offer ?
Jireh Swift offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jireh Swift part of?
Jireh Swift is part of New Bedford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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