New Bedford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,522 students in New Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in New Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
New Bedford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 59% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
44 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
5,446 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
24%
# Black Students
1,732 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
14%
10%
# White Students
4,490 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
36%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
701 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
538
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
1,011
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,066
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,035
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
970
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,061
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
969
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
912
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
910
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
975
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
793
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
871
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
715
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
696
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,918 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to New Bedford School District?
New Bedford School District manages 25 public schools serving 12,522 students.
What is the rank of New Bedford School District?
New Bedford School District is ranked #359 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford School District?
43% of New Bedford School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Bedford School District?
New Bedford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is New Bedford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,918 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,522 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
