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Casimir Pulaski

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 562 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 18, 2010

Great School my child is in the Preschool Program his teachers are amazing he has learn so much in 2 years. My son at the age of 3 was still not talking he had about 15 words, however his speech is outstanding and he is so smart. Love it can't wait more more great years to come!!!This school year 10/11 we did get a new principal and so far she is fabulous!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2010

The principal is disengaged from the parents, going so far as banning volunteers during school hours. There is no 'partnership' in our chilldrens education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 6, 2010

There has been a disconnect between home and school with the new administration and it is apparent with the drop in MCAS scores.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2009

Casimir Pulaski School is a great school. My son attends this school and I am very happy with how much he's learned in one year. The teacher's are wonderful. They are all so pleasant to talk to. Thank you to all of the teacher's at Pulaski for thier expertise and patience on teaching our children. God Bless!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2009

Just last year i went to this school and it was great ovcourse i had the old priciple and they were great ... althugh i went ther for only 3 years i learned so much and had the time of my life thaks Pulaski!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 26, 2009

My son is a student here and is a great school. The staff are wonderful and understand specila needs children. The school is in a wooded setting with a nature trail. The new PTO is wonderful!!
—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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
56%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
40%
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 Students57%
Female54%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities41%
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%
Female43%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female40%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities5%
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 Students51%
Female64%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students31%
Female32%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female25%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities6%
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 68% 70%
Hispanic 17% 14%
Two or more races 8% 2%
Black 5% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 47%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1097 Braley Rd
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: (508) 997-4511

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