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Betsey B Winslow

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 290 students

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3 stars

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Posted February 25, 2012

This school is not what it looks and hears to be. Its definitely changed over the years. Its all about who you are and pleasing the principle more than your own children. I've dealt with this principal since she became principal at Winslow. She's never had anything positive to say about my children, only the negative, and all of this in about 7 years. The title of principal has gone right to her head. She's more concerned with, if the parents are going to please her than their own children. And the last thing she wants is a parent that is going to give their opinion. But if you don't say anything than your a parent that's not involved. My number 1 point is that this school needs a new principal and some new teachers. A new principal, 1 that enjoys working with the children and parents, one who truly cares and that is there for the children period! The teachers would also benefit with a new principal, one that is there to help and guide them in the right direction. That would make a huge difference with the school. My oldest child has not had the problems he had at Winslow at his new school. The school that one teacher at Winslow told my child that he would never make it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

They have great teacher and parents who get invovled.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students64%
Female60%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female57%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students31%
Female11%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students34%
Female28%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students57%
Female56%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female56%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students43%
Female32%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 70%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Black 5% 8%
Asian 4% 5%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 31%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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561 Allen St
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 997-4511

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